Mechanical Engineer

 

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 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 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