Associate Product Development Engineer Cobra Golf

PUMA North America, Inc.; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 70,304 - 75,810; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

PUMA North America, Inc. is seeking a Development Engineer to support R&D for golf product lines. This engineer will join the team to execute development actions for new golf club components and lead processes for new products under managerial guidance.

The role involves collaborating with international suppliers, applying lean problem-solving to resolve manufacturing challenges, and auditing manufacturing partners to ensure Cobra quality criteria are met. Travel ~5% annually.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience as a development engineer on golf product or equivalent.
• Degree in Engineering related field or demonstrated equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of relevant manufacturing processes (investment casting, forging, stamping, painting, etc.).
• Ability to travel internationally approximately 5% of the year.
• Experience with measurement equipment and techniques.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Engineering resource for R&D teams for product segment engineer is responsible (IE Package sets or irons).
• Responsible for key actions on limited number of development programs under direction of manager.
• Execute key development actions of all components of a new golf club.
• Create and manage processes for new products and internal logistics under direction of manager.
• Limited travel to international suppliers to coordinate development of new projects.
• Provides key feedback and direction to A-team engineers.
• Performs audits of manufacturing partners to assure compliance with Cobra quality criteria.
• Utilize lean problem-solving skills to resolve design and manufacturing product challenges.
• Create and revise product component and assembly specifications under direction of manager.
• Implement acceptance criteria for new product introduction and evaluate product per criteria.
• Create documentation for manufacturing of new products under direction of manager.
• Execute testing and analysis for product validation and qualification.
• Analyze daily factory WIP reports and direct manufacturing teams to resolve bottlenecks in manufacturing.

Skills

International travel

Excel proficiency

Lean problem-solving

Measurement equipment

Golf product experience

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Investment casting

Forging

Stamping

Painting

Job description

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YOUR MISSION

• Engineering resource for R&D teams for product segment engineer is responsible (IE Package sets or irons)
• Responsible for key actions on limited number of development programs under direction of manager
• Execute key development actions of all components of a new golf club
• Create and manage processes for new products and internal logistics under direction of manager
• Limited travel to international suppliers to coordinate development of new projects
• Provides key feedback and direction to A-team engineers
• Performs audits of manufacturing partners to assure compliance with Cobra quality criteria
• Utilize lean problem-solving skills to resolve design and manufacturing product challenges
• Create and revise product component and assembly specifications under direction of manager
• Implement acceptance criteria for new product introduction and evaluate product per criteria
• Create documentation for manufacturing of new products under direction of manager
• Execute testing and analysis for product validation and qualification
• Analyze daily factory WIP reports and direct manufacturing teams to resolve bottlenecks in manufacturing

YOUR TALENT

• 0-2 years of experience as a development engineering working specifically on golf product or equivalent
• Degree in Engineering related field or demonstrated equivalent work experience
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of relevant manufacturing processes (investment casting, forging, stamping, painting, etc.)
• Ability to travel internationally approximately 5% of the year
• Experience with measurement equipment and techniques
• Microsoft Excel proficiency

The hiring range base pay for this position is $70,304 - $75,810 + Bonus + Benefits

Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people - with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.

PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide.

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