Engineer Product Development

TaylorMade Golf Company•Carlsbad, CA

7d•$90,000 - $103,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for designing innovative and complex golf products by utilizing advanced skills in computer-aided design (CAD) software and a high level of proficiency in 3-D CAD modeling of complex shapes, including advanced surfacing. This position will collaborate with and gather input from industrial designers, marketing managers, design engineers, research analysts, and manufacturing engineers to create models to achieve defined product performance and aesthetic goals. Documentation output required.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of CAD design, with focus on complex shapes using advanced surfacing
Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong organization skills, able to multi-task effectively
Basic knowledge of manufacturing methods of products that are being designed (e.g. casting, injection molding, machining, compression molding, forging, and coating/plating techniques)
Strong communication skills: 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, design, sales, engineering, production, tour players)
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, advanced Excel, Outlook
Knowledge of golf principles and associated terminology as they relate to this specialty, CAD and Analysis.
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related degree required
3-5 years of experience directly related to the Essential Functions and Responsibilities described within
Experience in troubleshooting/problem solving in area of CAD & Analysis specialty

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
golf industry-related experience is preferred

Responsibilities

In collaboration with Advance Design and/or Research Engineers, utilizes specialty skills in CAD and Analysis to conduct a wide variety of complex tasks in the creation/production of new designs, prototypes, and/or fixturing and tooling (75% Creo/ProE, 10% basic FEA analysis)
Strong contributor to development of new designs or processes at all stages, from concept creation to production tooling.
Use highest level of CAD skill and problem solving to create robust 3-D models and finished CAD drawings based on sketches from Industrial design and specs from product definition documentation.
Utilize FEA software to create and run simulations to determine model behavior.
Ensure accurate and controlled documents/specifications are generated for new product designs and manufacturing processes according to an established schedule.
Transfer engineering drawings and files to outside vendors and necessary internal customers.
Communications with outside vendors to clarify specifications, and coordinate/track prototypes.
Manage internal resources daily to coordinate/deliver rapid prototype designs, fixtures, gauges, masters, and all other tooling-related items.
Facilitate component measurement and product evaluation to ensure design features, part assembly, and/or manufacturing of components is within desired specs.
Conduct lab testing independently, handle and check parts.
Support activity related to patent filing or patent researching.
Supply the Legal Department with design view renderings, mockups, and anything else needed to determine if a patent infringement exists or to draft patents.
Participate regularly in process improvement within areas of responsibility.
Prepare reports, data summary, charts, graphs, renderings, and files in support of development and marketing activities.
Manipulation and layout of artwork and other graphical files in the development of new product.
Performs other related duties and assignments as required.