Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job Title: Continuous Improvement Engineer

Employment Type: Full-Time 

Classification: Exempt

Pay Range: $60,000 - $80,000

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
We are committed to delivering the highest quality boats to our customers while continually striving for operational excellence and efficiency. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented Continuous Improvement Engineer to join our team and drive our continuous improvement initiatives forward.

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

• Lead and facilitate continuous improvement projects across all areas of the organization, including manufacturing, operations, quality, and support functions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze current processes, identify root causes of inefficiencies or defects, and develop solutions to address them.
• When opportunities are presented, utilize Lean Six Sigma methodologies and tools to identify opportunities for process optimization, waste reduction, and cost savings.
• Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and measure the impact of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide training and coaching to employees at all levels of the organization on continuous improvement concepts and methodologies. As well as formal training during process change implementations.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by promoting best practices, fostering innovation, and empowering employees to take ownership of process improvements.
• Partner with management to develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives that support the company's goals and objectives.
• Collaborates with engineers and support teams to design cost-effective tools during implementation.
• Design, redesign, or enhance work areas and layouts so that awkward or uncomfortable positions, repetitive motions, and inefficient operations are reduced or eliminated.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in continuous improvement and quality management in order to incorporate them into the organization's practices and processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Willingness to be in the manufacturing floor for the first 6 months on the job, to learn all production processes through engagement. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field. Five years proven experience as Continuous Improvement Engineer in lieu of degree.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to plan, execute, and monitor multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Thorough understanding of ergonomics and applicable industry standards.
• At least 1 year of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• CAD or AutoCad skills.
• Conversational English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Lean Six Sigma (e.g., Green Belt, Black Belt) or similar discipline
• At least one years experience in the boat manufacturing industry
• Familiar with utilizing PDCA Continuous Improvement model
• Familiarity with Rhino CAD software

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment as well as on the manufacturing floor. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. 

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 will be sitting at a desk and working on a computer for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to access and navigate all areas in the facility and access all machinery.

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.

Salary : $60,000 - $80,000