Technician Product Development

TaylorMade Golf Company•Carlsbad, CA

1d•$26 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Work with golf ball R&D engineers and technicians to evaluate new materials, processes, and manufacture prototypes for mechanical and player testing. Utilize polymer processing experience to conduct a wide variety of complex tasks in the creation/production of new designs, prototypes, fixturing, and tooling. Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities: Manufacture high quality prototypes that meet written and verbal specifications, document processing parameters, perform various tests and compile data Track part quality metrics throughout manufacturing process, measure parts using hand tools and visual inspection systems Utilize various processes to make all components of golf ball prototypes including rubber compounding, centerless grinding, compression molding, extrusion, injection molding, casting, and finishing operations Set up and troubleshoot injection molding programs using plastic injection molding knowledge/principles to ensure parts meet required quality metrics Participate in component measurement and product evaluation to ensure design features, part assembly, or manufacture of components is within desired specs Document processing and testing information in a consistent and traceable manner, using lab notebooks and data summary sheets Apply knowledge in such areas as: precision measuring equipment, tooling, plastics, test equipment, and hand tool usage to carry out responsibilities. Review measurement data and troubleshoot suspect results that may be due to measurement. Assemble and disassemble various equipment, including but not limited to compression mold tools, injection mold tools, and paint lines Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on processing equipment and tooling. When necessary work with outside vendors to repair equipment. Perform material, tooling and golf ball physical property testing Carry out responsibilities in accordance with established safety procedures and practices. Participate regularly in process improvement within areas of responsibility. Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

Requirements

Knowledge and/or experience in polymer processing (injection molding, casting, compression molding, rubber compounding).
Strong ability to communicate in English both written and verbally
Demonstrated ability to use arithmetic (decimals, percentages, fractions) to perform calculations, set-ups, inspections, tests and report results.
Able to read engineering drawings and specifications.
Ability to use precision measuring instruments and hand tools.
Experience with machine maintenance with ability to safely operate, maintain equipment and perform various set-ups and tests.
Working knowledge of PC’s to include basic MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Demonstrated organization skills and ability to work accurately with numerous details.
Able to effectively interface with others at all levels of the organization.
High school diploma required
3-5 year experience in a related capacity in an R&D lab environment.
Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
Demonstrated ability to work with hands.
Physically able to lift 25 lbs, bend, stoop, reach and perform non-routine tasks as require.
Able to work various shifts and/or overtime as required

Nice To Haves

Golf ball processing experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Manufacture high quality prototypes that meet written and verbal specifications, document processing parameters, perform various tests and compile data
Track part quality metrics throughout manufacturing process, measure parts using hand tools and visual inspection systems
Utilize various processes to make all components of golf ball prototypes including rubber compounding, centerless grinding, compression molding, extrusion, injection molding, casting, and finishing operations
Set up and troubleshoot injection molding programs using plastic injection molding knowledge/principles to ensure parts meet required quality metrics
Participate in component measurement and product evaluation to ensure design features, part assembly, or manufacture of components is within desired specs
Document processing and testing information in a consistent and traceable manner, using lab notebooks and data summary sheets
Apply knowledge in such areas as: precision measuring equipment, tooling, plastics, test equipment, and hand tool usage to carry out responsibilities.
Review measurement data and troubleshoot suspect results that may be due to measurement.
Assemble and disassemble various equipment, including but not limited to compression mold tools, injection mold tools, and paint lines
Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on processing equipment and tooling. When necessary work with outside vendors to repair equipment.
Perform material, tooling and golf ball physical property testing
Carry out responsibilities in accordance with established safety procedures and practices.
Participate regularly in process improvement within areas of responsibility.
Performs other related duties and assignments as required.