R&D Engineer
About The Position
The R&D Product Engineer develops, designs, and tests Rawlings/Easton bat products under the general direction of the VP R&D/Engineering. The role works with a team on aluminum and composite bats, product testing, material evaluation, and component design, and contributes to innovative products in a fast-paced stage-gate environment. The engineer defines performance and durability specifications for new products and refinements, directs prototype fabrication and testing, and communicates designs to manufacturing partners. The position also works with vendors to ensure their capabilities, processes, and procedures can meet demand; develops advanced concept designs, processes, and materials; researches technologies and materials for future products; and implements continuous improvement. Occasional domestic and international travel is required. The role may involve work around a machine shop, machines, and cutting tools.
Requirements
- More than 2 years of consumer product design and/or manufacturing experience.
- Knowledge of materials such as aluminum, plastics, and composites.
- Experience with software programs including Microsoft Office, Excel, Access, and Solid Works.
- CAD experience in 2D/3D modeling, including Solid Works.
- Detail-oriented, with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Proven ability to manage time effectively and work on multiple projects.
- Strong written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
- Strong math aptitude, including the ability to interpret data analysis reporting and apply engineering-level math, algebra, and statistics.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as contracts, reports, and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, athletes, coaches, parents, guardians, internal employees, or organizations.
- Ability to understand and carry out written, oral, or diagram-based instructions and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Nice To Haves
- Composite laminate design experience.
- Knowledge of baseball or softball equipment.
- Finite element analysis (FEA) experience.
- Baseball or softball playing experience.
Responsibilities
- Design bat products, including aluminum and composite bats.
- Conduct product testing and material evaluation and design product components.
- Work on multiple projects in a fast-paced stage-gate environment.
- Drive the team toward innovative, industry-leading products and implement continuous improvement.
- Communicate designs and direct manufacturing partner team efforts.
- Direct fabrication and testing of prototypes.
- Define performance and durability specifications for new products and product refinements to support prototyping, tooling, and manufacturing.
- Collaborate with vendors to ensure their capabilities, processes, and procedures are up to date and able to satisfy demand.
- Develop advanced concept designs, processes, and materials.
- Research new technologies and materials for potential use in future products.
- Travel domestically and internationally as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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