Regal Boats Β· 3 months ago
Advanced Composite Technician Lead - New Year, New Career!π
Regal Boats is a family-owned company with over five decades of excellence in the boating industry. They are seeking a motivated Advanced Composite Technician Lead to oversee lamination and composite manufacturing operations while ensuring quality, efficiency, and safety.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead within the mission of Regal and positively impact others
Provide technical guidance in FRP processes, specifically RTM, infusion, and hand lay-up techniques
Ensure the team has the tools, materials, and equipment needed to perform work to Regalβs quality standards
Actively coach, train, and oversee team members in lamination processes, ensuring consistent output and reduced rework
Communicate daily production schedules to team members and provide updates to the Team Leader
Identify process challenges and work with Production Engineering on solutions, including BOM adjustments and resin/fiberglass material improvements
Advocate for continuous process improvement within FRP operations
Identify training and development opportunities for team members and communicate them to leadership
Maintain compliance with all safety standards, ensuring PPE is used and processes are followed to prevent accidents
Qualification
Required
Strong background in composite/lamination manufacturing
Skilled in training and coaching team members in technical processes
Ability to understand and follow detailed verbal and written instructions
Comfortable leading production meetings and communicating expectations to a team
Must follow all Regal safety standards and procedures
Strong understanding of quality standards related to FRP manufacturing
Ability to work well with diverse teams in a fast-paced environment
Conversational English
Preferred
Detail-oriented with strong leadership skills
Proven experience with FRP processes, including RTM or Infusion
Previous experience as a team lead, supervisor, or trainer in an FRP or composites environment
High School Diploma or Associate's Degree
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Dependable, reliable, and able to adapt to changing priorities