CNC / CAM Project Engineer

Acushnet Company; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 90,018 - 112,391; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Onsite fitness center

401k with company match

Health savings accounts

Flexible spending accounts

Pet insurance

Education assistance

Job summary

Acushnet Company is seeking a CNC/CAM Project Engineer to design, program, and manufacture prototype golf club heads and components using Siemens NX and 5-axis CNC machining.

You will work closely with R&D and manufacturing teams to optimize designs for manufacturability, develop machining strategies, set cutting parameters for various metals, and contribute to fixtures, welding, coatings, and fixtures to advance product development and testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline required; equivalent professional experience in CNC/CAM engineering, machining, and prototype development may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 3+ years of CAD/CAM programming experience, preferably using Siemens NX (Unigraphics) or comparable software such as SDRC or Delcam.
• 3+ years of CNC machining experience, including operation of CNC mills, lathes, and manual mills and lathes.
• 3+ years of welding experience, with the ability to support prototype development and fabrication projects.

Responsibilities

• Design the future of golf innovation by designing, programming, and manufacturing prototype club heads, components, and precision fixtures.
• Leverage NX CAD modeling and advanced 5-axis CNC machining to transform concepts into functional prototypes.
• Collaborate with engineers across the development process to optimize designs for manufacturability and develop machining strategies.

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Where Performance Meets Purpose

Join a team that values excellence and innovation, at a company known for its iconic golf brands. At Acushnet Company, your background and experience contribute to creating the best products for dedicated golfers worldwide. Here, your performance has purpose.

What You Will Be Doing

Design the future of golf innovation as a CNC/CAM Project Engineer, where you’ll transform cutting-edge concepts into functional prototypes that drive next-generation product development. In this hands-on engineering role, you will leverage NX CAD modeling and advanced 5-axis CNC machining to design, program, and manufacture prototype club heads, components, and precision fixtures that support R&D and innovation initiatives. Working closely with engineers throughout the development process, you will optimize designs for manufacturability, develop machining strategies, determine cutting parameters for a variety of metal alloys, and apply expertise in welding, adhesives, castings, coatings, composites, and joint design to solve complex engineering challenges. You will also help bridge prototype development to large-scale manufacturing by providing design recommendations, creating fixturing solutions, maintaining CNC shop operations, and contributing to patentable innovations that advance product performance and technology.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline required; equivalent professional experience in CNC/CAM engineering, machining, and prototype development may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 3+ years of CAD/CAM programming experience, preferably using Siemens NX (Unigraphics) or comparable software such as SDRC or Delcam.
• 3+ years of CNC machining experience, including operation of CNC mills, lathes, and manual mills and lathes.
• 3+ years of welding experience, with the ability to support prototype development and fabrication projects.

Application Requirement: To be considered for this role, candidates must include a cover letter and portfolio samples showcasing completed CNC/CAM and prototype machining work. Portfolio submissions should include photos and a brief description of the project, your specific contributions, and the manufacturing methods used.

Our Commitment to You

• Health and well-being programs for you and your family, including domestic partners.
• Paid time off.
• An onsite fitness center.
• Acupuncture.
• Physical therapy.
• Wellness coaches.
• 401k with company match.
• Health savings accounts.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Pet insurance.
• Legal planning.
• Education assistance.
• Exclusive access to our Associate Store.

Pay Range: $90,018.00-$112,391.00

Interview Preparation Questions

• Tell me about a complex prototype machining project you programmed and machined from concept to finished part.
  • What were the design requirements?
  • How did you use NX CAD/CAM and 5-axis CNC machining to achieve the desired outcome?
  • What challenges did you encounter, and how did you resolve them?
• Describe a situation where you collaborated with R&D engineers to optimize a design for manufacturability.
  • What changes did you recommend?
  • How did your machining, fixturing, material, or welding expertise influence the final design?
  • What was the impact on prototype performance, cost, quality, or production scalability?

EEO And Additional Statements

• Acushnet Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. EEO Employer/Veteran/Disabled.
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