CNC / CAM Project Engineer

acushnetgolf; 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

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Acushnet Company is seeking a CNC/CAM Project Engineer to design and prototype next‑generation golf components. You will use NX CAD and 5‑axis CNC machining to transform concepts into functional parts, optimizing designs for manufacturability and ensuring seamless transition from prototype to production.

You will collaborate with R&D engineers to solve complex challenges, weld and fixture prototypes, and contribute to patentable innovations that advance product performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 3+ years CAD/CAM programming experience, preferably with Siemens NX (Unigraphics) or similar software.
• 3+ years CNC machining experience including mills and lathes.
• 3+ years welding experience to support prototype development.

Responsibilities

• Design prototypes and fixtures for next‑gen golf products using NX CAD and 5‑axis CNC.
• Program and machine prototype club heads and components; optimize for manufacturability.
• Develop machining strategies and cutting parameters for various alloys.
• Bridge prototype development to large‑scale manufacturing with design recommendations.
• Collaborate with R&D engineers to resolve complex engineering challenges.

Skills

CAD/CAM programming

CNC machining

Welding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX (Unigraphics)

SDRC

Delcam

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.

Our Commitment to You

• At Acushnet Company, we are committed to helping our associates thrive both personally and professionally. From the start, you and your family, including domestic partners, will benefit from a comprehensive suite of health and well‑being programs.
• Enjoy the advantages of paid time off, an onsite fitness center, acupuncture, physical therapy, wellness coaches, and more.
• Our financial benefits are designed to secure your future, offering a 401k with company match, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.
• Additionally, you'll enjoy perks like pet insurance, legal planning, education assistance, and exclusive access to our Associate Store.
• At Acushnet Company, your performance has purpose, and we're here to support you every step of the way.

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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