Quality Manager

Job Title: Quality Manager 

Employment Type: Full-Time 

Classification: Exempt

Reports To:  Senior Leadership

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 to join our team as the Quality Manager. The Quality Manager is responsible for supporting product quality, cost, and delivery goals by coordinating quality control programs and driving improvements in quality performance. This role collaborates closely with internal teams to ensure manufacturing processes meet Regal’s quality standards and customer expectations.

 

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

1. Serve as a quality advocate throughout the organization, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement quality best practices, policies, and procedures.
3. Use data-driven methods to identify trends and drive process improvements that positively impact key performance metrics such as CSI scores.
4. Support the integration of quality and manufacturing goals through shared team vision and collaboration.
5. Supervise and support a team of Quality Technicians and Inspectors.
6. Apply root cause analysis techniques to resolve product and process issues.
7. Foster a proactive quality-at-the-source mindset among production teams.
8. Monitor and support compliance with Regal’s Quality Management System (QMS).
9. Analyze internal defect and warranty data to guide corrective actions.
10. Coordinate with production leaders to maintain and improve product reliability and minimize cost.
11. Provide clear verbal and written communication to train and guide team members.
12. Promote and facilitate training activities related to product quality and reliability.
13. Maintain a strong presence on the production floor and engage in daily operations.
14. Support Regal's safety standards by ensuring quality processes do not compromise safety practices.

 

Required Qualifications

1. Relevant experience in the marine industry or similar fields (e.g., automotive, aerospace, heavy equipment).
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
3. Proven leadership ability and team coordination experience.
4. Strong understanding of quality control methodologies and lean manufacturing principles.
5. Proficiency in data analysis and problem-solving.
6. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
7. Experience with Quality Management Systems.
8. A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field is preferred.
9. 3 to 5 years of quality experience, including at least 1 to 3 years in leadership.
10. Conversational English proficiency.

 

Preferred Qualifications

1. Thorough understanding of assembly, fiberglass lamination, their components, and manufacturing techniques
2. Appropriate quality certifications are highly desirable.

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.

 

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