FRP Lab Engineer

Regal Boats • Orlando, FL

14h • $65,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• Fluent English
• Good problem-solving ability
• Self motivated

Nice To Haves

• Creative thinker
• Engineering background
• Skills in fiberglass and resin

Responsibilities

• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed