The Engineer, Product Development applies advanced engineering expertise to design, analyze, prototype, test, and launch next-generation golf ball products. This role demands deep proficiency in polymer science, data analysis, manufacturing processes, and project management — all in a fast-paced, hands-on R&D environment. The ideal candidate is a self-driven problem-solver who can lead cross-functional teams while serving as a subject matter expert and individual contributor.
Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:
- Lead golf ball design and prototype efforts to help team explore new ideas and further optimize golf ball performance. Coordinate prototype activities using internal and external resources.
- Learn golf ball manufacturing process and develop hands on proficiency with materials, processes, and test methods used to prototype and evaluate in a lab environment.
- Participate regularly in process improvement within areas of responsibility. Continually develop better and faster ways of designing products using new technologies.
- Develop complete understanding of critical product specs and how they relate to product performance.
- Perform processing studies to assist in transferring new designs to production
- Present/communicate data, approach, method, and schedule with supervisors/colleagues
- Engage in product testing in lab and outside test environments. Conduct research-oriented studies to further knowledge and understanding of performance and product usage. Provide in-depth analysis of results.
- Support activity related to patent filing or patent researching. Supply the legal team with design view renderings, mockups, and other information as needed for draft patents or patent infringement evaluation.
- Performs other related duties and assignments as required
Knowledge and Skills Requirements:
- Strong knowledge of materials (polymer focused) and mechanical engineering principles
- Knowledge of manufacturing methods (injection/compression molding, coatings, machining, etc.)
- Experience working in testing or prototyping facility; hands-on experience with designing and fabricating test fixtures
- Experience in critical data analysis and statistical modeling (Hypothesis testing, Design of Experiments approaches (DOE), Reliability, Regression, Machine Learning)
- Various analytical skills and software experience (Matlab, SQL, Minitab, Life Data Analysis)
- Experience with CAD design and FEA simulation tools a plus.
- Strong communication skills and collaboration mentality: must be fluent in English (written and oral), have excellent interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization (e.g. marketing, sales, engineering, production, Tour reps, technicians, etc.)
- Knowledge of golf principles and associated terminology preferred
Education, Training, Professional Certification and Work Experience:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Polymer Science or similar required
- Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, or
- Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience
- Golf knowledge: terminology, products, rules, handicap of 18 or below preferred.
Work Environment / Physical Requirements:
- Normal office conditions with extensive computer and phone usage.
- Ability to work extended hours as necessary.
- Able to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruption.
- Light physical effort equal to frequent lifting or moving of lightweight materials.
- Frequent travel may be required.
TaylorMade is a performance driven organization and our total rewards approach to compensation is designed to support this. We consider many factors in determining base compensation, including position scope, job related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and work location. The expected annual base pay range for this position is $110,000 - $120,000. Additional benefits, such as health & wellness, performance bonuses, product discounts, holidays, paid time off, etc. may also be offered in accordance with our plans.
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TaylorMade Golf Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
