Associate R&D Performance Engineer- Putters

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

• Evaluate and implement fabrication methods and processes that support innovative designs.
• Supports the evaluation of new concepts in FEA prior to physical manufacturing.
• Utilize various data inputs (Robot data points, Player test results, other data inputs) to drive design decisions.
• Assess and mitigate new, unique, and difficult features related to component fabrication.
• Serve on project teams for performance, prototype, or innovation related activities under guidance of Sr. Engineers.
• Seek and evaluate external concepts to bring outside technology to golf designs and fabrication.
• Work within company systems for documentation, communication, and work routing.
• Aid in patent applications to internal legal department to protect Intellectual Property that may be generated.
• Document and present project findings, status, and timelines in project reviews.
• Participate in project teams, using process knowledge, performance knowledge, and other analysis to recommend design strategies.
• Provide cost analysis of construction or performance features to determine production viability.
• Investigate key design parameters and their relationship to product performance.
• Measure and evaluate competitors clubs for performance, construction, and general technology.
• Organize physical prototypes via external suppliers, internal prototype capabilities, or by combining both.
• Act as a technical liaison with external suppliers, internal prototype labs, and internal testing labs.
• Assess supplier process capability to produce both prototype and production parts.
• Maintain awareness of other R&D projects and contribute as necessary.

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge and experience utilizing engineering fundamentals and testing methods.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with suppliers in an independent mode to solve technical problems.
• Experience or knowledge of one or more of the following: investment casting, forging, welding, metal finishing, coatings, and/or composites.
• Experience with injection and compression molding helpful.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint, required.
• Knowledge of Siemens NX or equivalent CAD program preferred.
• Ability to utilize Finite Element Analysis codes (Hyperworks, LS-DYNA) preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Matlab or equivalent engineering analysis software.
• Basic experience with Siemens TCUA or equivalent PLM system.
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis, Minitab or equivalent.
• Understanding and interest in the game of golf is preferred.
• Previous experience in golf industry helpful.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Math, Physics, Statistics or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 years related experience.