CNC/CAM Project Engineer: Prototyping & 5-Axis Innovation

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

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.