Golf Innovation Engineer: 3D CAD, Topology & Automation

PUMA; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA is seeking an engineer to contribute to the creation and development of innovative golf club concepts, employing computational design methods and 3D parametric CAD models. You will apply topology optimization, lattice design, and lightweighting studies, translating concepts into NX models and supporting prototype development with suppliers and internal teams.

Join a collaborative environment across R&D, Marketing, Operations, and Manufacturing to validate prototypes and push golf product

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of engineering or product development experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, Design, or related discipline.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling; NX experience preferred.
• Python scripting for design automation.
• Familiarity with computational design, topology optimization, lattice structures.
• Experience with additive manufacturing / DfAM.
• Strong engineering fundamentals and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the creation and development of innovative golf club concepts, constructions, and features.
• Apply computational design methodologies to evaluate and refine engineering solutions.
• Assist with topology optimization, lattice design, and lightweighting studies including nTop workflows.
• Translate engineering concepts into 3D parametric CAD models.
• Perform engineering analyses related to performance, durability, acoustics, and cost.
• Support prototype development with suppliers and internal teams.
• Develop and maintain design automation tools, scripts, and digital workflows.
• Collaborate with R&D, Marketing, Operations, Manufacturing, and suppliers to develop and validate prototypes.
• Participate in product testing, validation activities, and intellectual property documentation.
• Research emerging materials, technologies, and manufacturing processes relevant to golf products.
• Actively participate in brainstorming sessions and ideation of new technologies across critical product platforms.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Python scripting

Topology optimization

Lattice design

FEM / FEA experience

NX

Design automation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Design, or related discipline

Tools

NX

Altair FEA

Job description

PUMA is seeking an engineer to contribute to the creation and development of innovative golf club concepts, employing computational design methods and 3D parametric CAD models. You will apply topology optimization, lattice design, and lightweighting studies, translating concepts into NX models and supporting prototype development with suppliers and internal teams.

Join a collaborative environment across R&D, Marketing, Operations, and Manufacturing to validate prototypes and push golf product