Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Mechanical Engineer

Employment Type : Full-Time

Classification : Exempt

Pay Range : $65k-85k

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 800+ 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 mechanical engineer who will be responsible for engineering design, testing, and integration of new products.

The engineer will be involved in multiple areas of interest in the new product development cycle including mechanical design and structural composites.

This role will take ownership of their areas throughout the development cycle of new products including concept, design, prototype, integration into production, and market introduction.

This role will be involved in these areas for the entire Regal product line.

Key Responsibilities

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

• Owner of unique areas of engineering interest for new products including mechanical design, structural composites, naval architecture, and systems engineering
• Designs mechanical linkages and moving assemblies in CAD
• Develops layouts and build drawings for HVAC and other yacht systems in 2D and 3D CAD
• Designs and analyzes structural grids and components to meet requirements
• Evaluates composite materials and develops layup schedule for FRP parts
• Researches and tests new materials and components to evaluate feasibility for our products
• Follows new products through the prototype process to validate designs and adjust accordingly
• Constant focus on design for manufacturing
• Works with third party vendors to bring in appropriate materials and components to meet our needs
• Represents Regal internally and externally as a professional, ethical, and socially responsible individual

Required Qualifications

• Passion for the boating industry and experience with different types / styles of boats
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
• CAD software experience, including Rhino, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Catia, Pro-E
• 2 years of knowledge of the boating industry, including familiarity with major brands and features
• Understanding of design for manufacturing
• Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills in a professional setting
• Understanding of finite element and finite volume methods for use in structural and fluids analysis softwares
• Strong project management skills, including a demonstrated track record of successful projects and implementation
• Proficient in Google G-Suite or Microsoft Office software suite
• Conversational English

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to drive and trailer boats
• Strong technical knowledge of marine systems and materials
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Strong relationship builder and a personal desire to win
• Highly motivated self-starter and deadline driven
• Ability to multi-task and work cross-functionally
• Team player mentality, but able to work independently as required
• Strong interpersonal, listening, questioning, and communication skills (written and oral)
• Energetic, proactive and focused
• Professional memberships in industry organizations such as ABYC & NMMA

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 your feet, and work overtime, whether planned or unplanned.

Must be able to, with or without correct close vision, ability to adjust focus, and be able to distinguish between different colors.

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, and 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.