Plymouth, UK | Princess Yachts | 11-Month Placement Opportunity
On site, Monday - Thursday 07:30 - 16:30, Friday 07:30 - 12:30
Are you a student looking for an exciting placement year in engineering and design? Join Princess Yachts, a global leader in luxury yacht manufacturing, and gain hands-on experience working with our expert
Development Engineering team.
We’re offering an 11-month placement opportunity for a motivated and detail-driven individual to support the production of structural and composite drawings, work instructions, and engineering standards for our world-renowned yachts.
About the Role
As a placement student, you’ll be fully embedded in the Development Engineering team, supporting live projects and the New Product Development (NPD) process. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from experienced engineers, contribute to real-world design documentation, and gain valuable insight into the luxury marine industry.
Responsibilities
* Assist in producing structural drawings, Work Instructions, and Development Standards using standard templates.
* Support the communication and distribution of technical documentation across departments and to external suppliers.
* Contribute to information management using systems such as Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
* Learn and apply core engineering standards and best practices within a fast-paced development environment.
* Respond to design change requests and support the implementation of engineering improvements.
* Collaborate across departments including major moulds, small moulds, and production.
Person Specification
* Currently studying towards (or considering a career) in engineering, design or a related discipline
* Familiarity with CAD software (experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter is a plus).
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable working with technical documentation.
* Detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn.
* Strong communication and teamwork skills.
* Able to manage workload and meet deadlines with support from your team.
Why Choose Princess Yachts for Your Placement?
* 4.5 day working week.
* Work on real projects with tangible impact.
* Gain exposure to one of the world’s leading luxury yacht brands.
* Develop your technical and professional skills in a supportive environment.
* Learn from experienced engineers and designers in a collaborative team setting.
* Employee discount at local businesses.
* Perks through our local sports club partners
* On-site parking
To apply for this exciting opportunity please submit your CV via our careers page here: https://princessyachts.careers.adp.com/
For further information on this position please email our team: recruitment@princessyachts.com
Deadline for applications: Friday 26th September 2025
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