Design Engineer Golf

PUMA North America, Inc.; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 70,304 - 91,900; Full time

Job summary

PUMA North America, Inc. in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a skilled golf club product designer/engineer to create 3D parametric models using NX CAD, oversee projects, and collaborate with suppliers.

The role emphasizes advanced CAD, design for manufacturing, testing, and patent exploration, with a base pay range of $70,304–$91,900 plus bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/design or related field.
• 2–4 years of golf club product design and engineering experience.
• Advanced 3D CAD modeling skills with free form surfacing and parametric sketches.
• Familiar with Rhino Grasshopper, nTop, Blender.
• Strong communication, scheduling, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D parametric models, using NX CAD software, of entire golf club, including surfaces, structures, details, design, branding, and components
• Manage golf club projects: Oversee Product Objectives, Industrial Design, Product Management, Specs, Mass Properties, Product Engineering, Testing, and Manufacturing Engineering.
• Communicate with suppliers to develop and manufacture new products
• Translate new golf club concept renderings into 3D CAD models utilizing advanced CAD techniques
• Engineer club performance through mass properties, testing, and engineering iterations
• 3D Print prototype club models for analysis
• Coordinate with Development Team on pilot run and production runs
• Initiate and strategize product testing and performance
• Collaborate with Product Team on new golf club ideations
• Pursue patent opportunities for new concepts, ideas, technologies, and products

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Free form surfacing

Parametric sketches

Solid modeling

Rhino Grasshopper

nTop

Blender

Excel

Project management

Vendor communication

Manufacturing knowledge

Golf club design

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Deadlines management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Design, or related field

Tools

NX CAD

Job description

Overview

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and to let our individual talent and experience shine.

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Responsibilities

• Create 3D parametric models, using NX CAD software, of entire golf club, including surfaces, structures, details, design, branding, and components
• Manage golf club projects: Oversee Product Objectives, Industrial Design, Product Management, Specs, Mass Properties, Product Engineering, Testing, and Manufacturing Engineering.
• Communicate with suppliers to develop and manufacture new products
• Translate new golf club concept renderings into 3D CAD models utilizing advanced CAD techniques
• Engineer club performance through mass properties, testing, and engineering iterations
• 3D Print prototype club models for analysis
• Coordinate with Development Team on pilot run and production runs
• Initiate and strategize product testing and performance
• Collaborate with Product Team on new golf club ideations
• Pursue patent opportunities for new concepts, ideas, technologies, and products

Your Talent

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Design, or related field
• 2-4 years of experience in golf club product design and engineering
• Advanced 3D CAD modeling skills including free form surfacing, parametric sketches, solid tools, associative modeling, and part families
• Familiarity with computational design software (Rhino Grasshopper, nTop, Blender)
• Working knowledge of Office software products (Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
• Project management experience: Ability to lead a project and project team.
• Vendor communication and manufacturing experience/knowledge
• Solid understanding of golf, golf clubs, golf club physics, history, and the golf market
• Ability to think critically and solve problems
• Good communication and presentation skills required
• Exceptional follow through, detail, and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively schedule and work against business deadlines
• Creative, innovative, and entrepreneurial
• Results oriented with ability to oversee multiple projects and tasks

Compensation: The hiring range base pay for this position is $70,304-$91,900 + Bonus + Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity and Compliance

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. We may use AI for isolated scheduling tasks, but no AI decisions in hiring. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. For additional information, please contact: [e-mail]

About PUMA

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.