Sr R&D Product Design Engineer

ABOUT THE BRAND:

Callaway Golf Company is a premium golf equipment, gear and apparel company with a portfolio of global brands, including Callaway Golf, Odyssey, TravisMathew, and OGIO. Through an unwavering commitment to innovation and premium craftsmanship, Callaway designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance golf clubs, golf balls, apparel, bags, and other accessories—setting the standard for performance in the game of golf.

Our Mission:  To create demonstrably superior and pleasingly different products powered by innovative technology and premium craftsmanship enabling golfers of all abilities to play their best and find more joy in the game. 

Our company is a blend of experience and diverse backgrounds, and together we look to leave the past behind while moving the game forward. For more information, please visit https://www.callawaygolf.com

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and analyze head designs using NX software.  Create design models with frequent interaction between the Industrial Design, Product Analysis, Product Engineering and Development groups, the Legal department and multiple levels of management. 
• Document head design specifications.
• Participate in cross functional teams evaluating design, development, manufacturing, and legal and marketing issues.
• Contribute to improvements in design processes and standards.
• Provide design timeline estimates and updates as the design progresses
• Raise issues that may affect the success of the product and participate in the resolution of those issues.
• Follow design procedures and design standards as defined by the Category lead.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Other assigned duties may include support for research, design, legal, development, manufacturing, marketing and sales efforts.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Good working knowledge of office software products (MS Windows, Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
• Good critical thinking skills.
• Good knowledge of golf club design features critical to performance.
• Good knowledge of golf club head shape parameters (i.e. design parameters of face, sole, toe, hosel, etc.).
• Good knowledge of common golf club head construction methods
• Knowledge of golf club testing and evaluation methods.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Knowledge of the physics of golf club performance.
• Knowledge of golf club design history and competitor models.
• Knowledge of PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) products and/or Siemens Teamcenter preferred, alternate knowledge of Revision control and documentation required
• CAD experience, tools similar to NX, Catia, ProE/Creo preferred; Solidworks, AutoCAD, Rhino3D nice to have
• CAD modeling experience in solid modeling techniques, surfacing modeling techniques preferred
• Solid ability to maintain design standards across lofts and/or other models in the product line
• Strong ability to reverse engineer a design from Scan data and/or hand measurements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years of experience in golf club head design and development
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Design or related field, or 4 or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING ENVIRONMENT (if applicable)

• Work is performed in a designated professional office workstation and environment.
• Extensive use of office equipment to include computer, calculator, copier, fax, and other business related machines and software.
• Occasionally is exposed to excessive noise while on the shop floor.

DISCLAIMER

This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification and it may be changed by management at any time.  Other duties may also apply.  Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Company and its employees.  Distribution of this item outside of the Company without an authorized release is a violation of Company policy.

DE&I and EEOC:

Inclusion & Diversity: As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, supporting them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

If your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying. Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We know that diverse backgrounds and experiences make for the best problem-solving and creative thinking, which is why we’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team and encourage everyone to apply. We look forward to learning more about you.

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97,200.00 - 121,450.00 - 145,700.00 USD Annual