WHO IS THE FRP TECH SPECIALIST

The FRP Tech Specialist contributes to Regal’s mission of excellence by demonstrating a true passion for composites. This individual will work alongside the Product Development and Engineering Team to define the specifications for all composite materials on new products. This individual will have an immediate impact by:

• Leading and defining Regal’s long-term composite plan.

• Working with manufacturing leaders to develop processes and lamination schedules to reduce gel coat rework plant wide.

• Developing a process to reduce print during the infusion process. This could include Epoxy or other lamination methods.

• Developing a new stringer/structural system for smaller boats.

  • The current process is pre-formed foam wrapped in glass that is laminated into the hull. The current process is dirty, labor intensive, and does not make for a clean environment.

• Developing a process to turn molds quicker…reduce the amount of time a part spends in the mold.

• By being responsible for the execution & completion of the following duties as he/she supervises and is assisted by his/her Lamination Tech.

  • CNC patterning of lamination materials

  • Make sure prototype laminated parts are:

    • Built to specification

    • CNC material is patterned correctly and fits the part

    • Material is in the “nest” and router team members are informed are where patterns go after being cut

  • Recording part build weights and amounts of material for lamination BOM

  • Time study on each new prototype laminated part

  • Coordinating with documentation tech; Updates the documentation tech with any drawing changes (if necessary)

  • Assisting production engineers with manufacturing issues

  • Assisting lamination team leads with manufacturing issues

  • Providing the “lamination spec sheet” to the lamination team leads when the boat is released to production

  • All other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Are you a composites expert who is eager to develop a long-term plan for Regal? If so, Regal Boats is the right fit for you! Below are some things you will need to succeed as a Regal Team Member.

MUST HAVES

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related Technical Field

• At least two years of 3D CAD Modeling experience, preferably SolidWorks and Rhino

• At least three years of experience in composites and composite structure design

• At least two years experience reading, analyzing and interpreting complex technical documents

• Must be a creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image

• Must be a strategic visionary with sound technical skills, analytical ability, decisive, good judgment and strong operational focus.

• Must be a well-organized and self-directed individual who is a team player

• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization

• A “Coach” who will share information as a mentor with the team

• Must have a quick response time to sensitive inquiries and concerns

• Two or more years of experience in presenting in small and large groups

• Innovative

• Process Oriented

MORE DETAILS YOU’LL WANT TO KNOW

• This position is fully on-site

• You will report to the Product Development and Engineering Managers

WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT HERE

Team Members are family at Regal. Our family makes great memories. The special relationship we have here is how we have been able to build some of the best boats in the world since 1969.

Are you ready to be a part of a family that reinvents innovation and strives for excellence? Apply now! We are ready for you!

**This is a safety sensitive position**

Americans with Disability Specifications

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions, normal office environments or factory environments that are not climate controlled. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The factory in certain areas maintains a high fiberglass and dust environment.

Personal Protective Equipment might be required in certain areas of the factory including but not limited to safety glasses, respirator, hearing protection, gloves and protective garments.

Employees in safety-sensitive positions must report to work fit for duty and must remain fit for duty throughout their work day. To be fit for duty, the employee must not be impaired by alcohol, illicit drugs, or medication.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Regal Boats provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Regal Boats complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Regal Boats expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Regal Boats’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.