Associate R&D Performance Engineer- Putters

Callaway Golf Company; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 66,200 - 99,200; Full time

Job summary

Callaway Golf Company is seeking an Engineering professional in Carlsbad, California to assist with research and design of innovative golf clubs. The role involves working closely with Senior Engineers to evaluate performance and establish design targets, with responsibilities spanning from conceptualization to product development.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields and at least one year of relevant experience. The annual salary ranges from $66,200 to $99,200.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals and testing methods.
• Basic knowledge of MATLAB or equivalent engineering analysis software.
• Understanding and interest in the game of golf is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research on golf club design concepts.
• Evaluate performance characteristics and establish design targets.
• Work on projects from conceptualization to development.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals and testing methods

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work with suppliers independently

Investment casting, forging, welding, coatings

Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Finite Element Analysis codes (HyperWorks, LS-DYNA)

Statistical analysis (Minitab)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX or equivalent CAD program

MATLAB or equivalent engineering analysis software

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist with the research and evaluation of technical issues related to design and fabrication of innovative golf club design concepts under the guidance of Senior Engineers and functional teams.
• Organize physical trials of fabrication methods and techniques new or unique to Callaway Golf.
• Evaluate performance characteristics and help establish design targets for prototypes and new products.
• Work on projects from conceptualization through design and development, managing technical issues related to performance, construction, and cost.
• Evaluate and implement fabrication methods and processes that support innovative designs.
• Support the evaluation of new concepts in FEA prior to physical manufacturing.
• Create and adjust algorithms to drive FEA iterations.
• Use various data inputs (robot data points, player test results, and other data) to drive design decisions.
• Assess and mitigate new, unique, and difficult features related to component fabrication.
• Serve on project teams for performance, prototype, or innovation activities under guidance of Senior Engineers.
• Seek and evaluate external concepts to bring outside technology to golf designs and fabrication.
• Work within company systems for documentation, communication, and work routing.
• Assist with patent applications to the internal legal department to protect intellectual property that may be generated.
• Document and present project findings, status, and timelines in project reviews.
• Participate in project teams, using process knowledge, performance knowledge, and other analysis to recommend design strategies.
• Provide cost analysis of construction or performance features to determine production viability.
• Investigate key design parameters and their relationship to product performance.
• Pro‑actively interface with the Global Engineering Group on issues related to the production implementation of new performance characteristics and designs.
• Measure and evaluate competitors' clubs for performance, construction, and general technology.
• Organize physical prototypes via external suppliers, internal prototype capabilities, or by combining both.
• Act as a technical liaison with external suppliers, internal prototype labs, and internal testing labs.
• Assess supplier process capability to produce both prototype and production parts.
• Travel as required to supply base, trade shows, both domestically and abroad.
• Maintain awareness of other R&D projects and contribute as necessary.
• Other responsibilities may include planning, procuring, testing, and evaluating physical prototypes; generating technical reports and memos; setting up robot and player tests; performing statistical analysis; and conducting structural, vibration, and acoustic analysis of new concepts and designs.

Technical Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Knowledge and experience utilizing engineering fundamentals and testing methods.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with suppliers independently to solve technical problems.
• Experience or knowledge of investment casting, forging, welding, metal finishing, coatings, and/or composites.
• Experience with injection and compression molding helpful.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Siemens NX or equivalent CAD program preferred.
• Ability to utilize Finite Element Analysis codes (HyperWorks, LS‑DYNA) preferred.
• Basic knowledge of MATLAB or equivalent engineering analysis software.
• Basic experience with Siemens TCUA or equivalent PLM system.
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis, Minitab or equivalent.
• Understanding and interest in the game of golf is preferred.
• Previous experience in the golf industry helpful.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or an equivalent field required.

Minimum of 1 year related experience.

DE&I and EEOC Statement

Callaway Golf is committed to fostering a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity. We celebrate diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Callaway Golf is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Discrimination or harassment is not tolerated.

Compensation

Annual salary range: $66,200.00 – $82,700.00 – $99,200.00 USD.