FRP Lab Engineer

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

Job summary

Regal Boats in Orlando seeks an FRP Lab Engineer to oversee lab testing and process audits, contributing to development of resin systems and infusion techniques for marine composites.

Responsibilities include conducting lamination audits, testing gel coats, resins, color durability, maintaining COAs, and collecting environmental data in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Must be detail oriented with reliable work history.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others in a team.
• Self-motivated with proactive approach to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform lamination and process audits to ensure quality.
• Oversee lab testing functions and evaluate gel coats, resins, and colors.
• Assist in process development and improvement for infusion techniques.
• Collect and enter monthly chemical usage and environmental data.
• Maintain and manage COAs for each batch.

Skills

Detail oriented

Dependability

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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

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 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.

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

Required Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to use a variety of hand tools, razor knives, scissors, and power tools
• Detail oriented
• Be able to demonstrate a record of dependability and reliability with prior work experience
• Work well with and in close proximity to others
• Good problem-solving ability
• Self motivated

Preferred Qualifications

• Creative thinker
• 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

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.

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