Process Engineer - Golf Club Shafts

Callaway Golf•Carlsbad, CA

About The Position

Working in a team environment, supports the research, design and manufacturing of Steel and Graphite Golf Shafts and Composite Materials to enhance the overall performance of new products. Responsible for the technical knowledge, design, quality and fabrication of new shaft technologies through product commercialization.

Requirements

Proficient with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Minitab.
Proficient in reviewing composite layup designs performance and manufacturability.
Proficient in steel and composite material properties and fabrication methods.
Knowledge of GD&T and how it relates to manufacturing gage development.
Knowledge of statistical tools and continuous improvement techniques.
Good mechanical aptitude with a hands-on approach and knowledge of basic tools and instrumentation.
Be a team player with good written and verbal communication skills.
Must have demonstrated good leadership skills.
Be flexible and able to adapt to changing environments and priorities.
Must show evidence of increasing responsibility with years of experience.
Highly energetic, creative, intelligent, and logical.
Able to work extended hours in critical situations.
BS in Mechanical, Materials or Manufacturing Engineering
Minimum 5 or more years’ experience in Golf Shaft design and/or Composites Engineering.
Knowledge of composite and golf shaft manufacturing processes; including hands-on experience with processing of composite materials.
Willingness and ability to travel both domestically and internationally is required.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the research, design, product testing and evaluation of various shaft materials and composite layups as it pertains to processing and mechanical performance.
Provide input to R&D and Engineering regarding processing options during the development of new shaft design and composite layups – Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
Create and develop testing methods, guidelines and procedures to meet performance regulatory and standard requirements.
Work with R&D and Engineering to ensure process specifications, procedures, and controls related to new shaft products are well documented and communicated before launch.
Create detailed manufacturing specification documentation as required and support troubleshooting production process issues.
Complete failure analysis and customer return evaluation for Golf Steel Shafts and Composite products and utilize this data to optimize future designs.
Review and assist in the design of gauge and fixture with the aim to improve inspection functionality and part manufacturing repeatability, including reviewing accuracy of drawings to support inspection.
Complete Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility for existing and new test standards both internally and at supplier manufacturer locations.
Communicate efficiently with Product Engineers, Program Managers and Manufacturing Supplier teams to qualify new concepts and technologies to meet production requirements.
Provide technical knowledge to continuous improvement efforts aimed at increasing productivity and yields with current products.