Senior Product Development Engineer- Golf Ball

Callaway Golf•Carlsbad, NM

11d•$97,200 - $145,700•Onsite

About The Position

Callaway Golf Company is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer to join their Golf Ball Research & Development Team at their Carlsbad, CA location. This role will focus on driving innovation for next-generation technologies and high-performance golf ball designs. The engineer will utilize their expertise in sports product engineering to gain a fundamental understanding of advanced product performance. The position covers the entire product lifecycle, from concept and R&D through production and continuous improvement, and requires collaboration within dynamic, cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Experience utilizing good scientific study fundamentals and testing methods.
Experience working on assignments that are highly complex in nature where considerable knowledge and independent action is required in resolving problems and making recommendations.
Ability to lead technical meetings and report project status.
Experience using the engineering design process to develop, and improve, product performance.
Experience using analysis or statistical tools required: Matlab, Minitab ideal, JMP a plus.
Ability to work independently, and to work effectively as part of a team, in a fast-paced environment.
Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to interface with all levels of the organization.
Ability to prioritize and multi-task in fast paced environment; ability to balance significant projects and technical issues.
Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail.
BS in engineering, materials, statistics, or relevant technical major or equivalent experience.
5 plus years’ experience in sports product development; scale-up expertise desired.

Nice To Haves

Understanding and interest in the game of golf desirable.
Knowledge of golf-ball materials and processes preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead golf-ball product design by researching multiple areas, which may include, but are not limited to ball performance, fundamental understanding, materials, ball construction, aerodynamics, new equipment development, and consumer engagement.
Study structure-property-processing relationships by fabricating, testing, and analyzing new golf-ball formulations using R&D prototyping equipment.
Lead golf ball projects from start to finish.
Organize project decks and update team members on key findings and milestones.
Participate, as a technical liaison to prototyping and testing teams, in the characterization, optimization and troubleshooting of golf-ball fabrication process, which may include, but is not limited to rubber mixing, compression molding, injection molding, surface prep, and paint application.
Provide technical input and guidance in the development and implementation of new testing techniques and the selection of vendors for research projects.
Seek and evaluate concepts and technologies outside our industry, for application to golf ball designs and fabrication.
Employ sound scientific and engineering principles to define product specifications for manufacturing, perform advanced problem-solving, and implement new process improvements.
Create and provide project timelines, status updates, and technical-summary reports, as required.
Document our processes (SOP, etc.) and provide support to product engineering teams working towards the creation of new golf-ball products.