FRP Lab Engineer

Regal; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Regal Marine Industries, Inc. in Orlando, Florida is seeking an FRP Lab Engineer to support lamination, resin testing, and lab testing activities within our marine composites lab.

This full-time exempt role focuses on process audits, material testing, and helping develop improved build processes. You will gather data, maintain COAs, ensure gel coats, resins, and core materials meet quality standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Detail oriented with a record of dependability and reliability.
• Fluent English and good problem-solving ability.
• Self-motivated and able to work with others.

Responsibilities

• Lamination and process audits including gun calibrations, material checks, and lab testing.
• Develop and improve build processes; train on lamination and infusion techniques.
• Data collection and entry for environmental reporting and monthly chemical usage.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Hand tools

Detail oriented

Reliability

Teamwork

Fluent English

Problem solving

Self motivation

Job description

Job Title: FRP Lab Engineer

Employment Type: Full-Time

Classification: Exempt

Pay Range: $65,000 - $80,000 (Compensation is based on a combination of your skills, background, and the needs of the role)

Location: Orlando, Florida

Why Regal?

For over five decades, Regal Boats has been a beacon of excellence in the boating industry. As a family-owned and operated company since 1969, we take immense pride in our tradition of craftsmanship and quality. With a dedicated team of 600+ skilled members, we have continued to innovate and build stunning 20-50 foot boats that embody the essence of luxury and performance.

What sets Regal Boats apart is our status as a privately owned company, allowing us to stay true to our values and focus on our team members. We believe in the power of nurturing our team, fostering a culture of growth, and offering advancement opportunities. At Regal Boats, your passion for boating and dedication will be rewarded with a fulfilling and dynamic career journey.

Our Purpose:

Honor God & Enrich Lives.

Our Mission:

With God’s help we will develop an exceptional team dedicated to enriching lives and providing an awesome boating experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary

Regal Boats is seeking a motivated self-starter with a great attitude to join our team as an FRP Lab Engineer. FRP Lab Engineers are responsible for process audits, as well as overseeing lab testing functions and participating in process development.

Key Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Lamination and Process Audits
   1. Burn test
   2. Correct Initiator type and percentage
   3. Gun calibrations
   4. Glass rollout
   5. Correct cores and placement
   6. Infusion
   7. Laminate thickness
   8. Barrier coat and putty application
   9. Bottom paint test for proper application
   10. Lab Testing Functions
   11. Material sustainability; gelcoats, resins, MEKP
   12. Shelf-life; recheck expired material for viability
   13. Test new gel coats, resins, colors, gel times, viscosity, peak exotherms, barcol hardness
   14. COA’s; obtain and keep on file for every batch of gelcoat and resin
   15. Color and UV exposure resistance
   16. Structural bond strength
   17. Adhesives, methacrylates, caulking, sealants
   18. Corrosion; salt spray test for parts, fasteners, external
   19. Fabrics; stain resistance, scratch resistance, floor and wall coverings
   20. Calibrations; mil gauges for gelcoat, pics crimper and dyes, equipment
   21. Tooling; test tooling gel/resins before use
2. Process Development and Improvement
   1. Develop and test new build process
   2. Diagnose problems within the current build process
   3. Training on various lamination and infusion techniques
3. Data Collection/Entry.
   1. Gather monthly chemical usages for environmental reporting purposes.
   2. SWPPP quarterly water outfall testing.
   3. SWPPP quarterly visual inspections
   4. Assigned responsibilities listed on the environmental dashboard.
   5. Enter monthly chemical usage data into the appropriate spreadsheets.
   6. 90 Day Waste Area weekly inspections

Required Qualifications

1. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
2. Ability to use a variety of hand tools, razor knives, scissors, and power tools
3. Detail oriented
4. Be able to demonstrate a record of dependability and reliability with prior work experience
5. Work well with and in close proximity to others
6. Fluent English
7. Good problem-solving ability
8. Self motivated

Preferred Qualifications

1. Creative thinker
2. Engineering background
3. Skills in fiberglass and resin

Work Environment

Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature, reaching over 100 degrees Fahrenheit at times.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to bend at the waist and knees and stand for extended periods of time. The employee is frequently required to climb into and out of the boats using stairs. The employee must frequently be able to lift 50 pounds, work 10-hour days with most of the time being on their feet, and work overtime, whether planned or unplanned.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

Regal Marine Industries, Inc. 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 Marine Industries, Inc. 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, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Regal Marine Industries, Inc. 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 Marine Industries, Inc.’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

This job offer is contingent upon passing a mandatory pre-employment drug test and the receipt of background results that are in compliance with the current company policy.