Product Manufacturing Engineer - Golf Ball

TaylorMade Golf; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TaylorMade Golf is seeking a Product Manufacturing Engineer to lead industrialization of new golf ball designs, partnering with manufacturing sites in Asia Pacific and supporting from prototype through commercialization.

You will drive tooling, first article builds, and qualification milestones, while ensuring performance, conformance, quality, and cost targets using SPC data and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Requires MS/BS degree with hands-on manufacturing/engineering experience.
• Lean Manufacturing, Process Optimization, 6-Sigma exposure or certification preferred.
• Experience communicating and coordinating with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead industrialization activities from prototype to commercialization for golf ball designs.
• Coordinate tooling, prototypes, and first article builds through evaluation and testing.
• Drive cost, quality, speed, yield improvements via data analysis and SPC.
• Own manufacturing readiness timelines for new product launches and milestones.
• Generate test data reports and summaries for Engineering Management.

Skills

Problem solving

Organization

Communication

Test equipment knowledge

Mfg. documentation

Design control

Initiative

Troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

Injection molding

Cosmetic finishing

Education

M.S. in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

B.S. with 3+ years manufacturing/engineering experience

Lean Manufacturing / 6-Sigma

Tools

SPC software (GainSeeker)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The Product Manufacturing Engineer will lead industrialization activities of new golf ball designs, partnering with our manufacturing sites in Taiwan, South Korea, and other Asia-Pacific countries from prototype to commercialization. This role troubleshoots production issues, drives cost/quality/speed/yield improvements, and reports test data and summarized results to management and key stakeholders.

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain regular communication (e-mail, video conference, etc.) with global vendors to align specs, timelines, and project direction.
• Coordinate tooling, prototypes, and first article builds through evaluation and testing.
• Support manufacturing execution to ensure products meet performance, conformance, quality, and cost targets through statistical process control data and charts.
• Own manufacturing readiness timelines for new product launches, driving tooling, first-article, and qualification milestones to meet product launch dates.
• Generate test data reports and summaries for Engineering Management supporting supplier and R&D development activities.
• Work cross-functionally to develop, manage, and distribute accurate and controlled documents / specifications for new product designs and manufacturing processes.
• Process Engineering Changes and documentation updates through controlled channels.
• Evaluate and contribute to the design of test equipment, set-up/test procedures, and QC/QA inspection processes.
• Support Continuous Improvement efforts across production processes, qualifications, test methods, and test equipment.
• Drive supply chain Continuous Improvement projects designed to reduce cost and defective rates.
• Ensure component measurement and data integrity across supplier and internal test labs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally (Product Creation, Product Design, Sourcing, Research & Development, Operations, and Supplier Manufacturing teams) on new product launches.
• Perform other related responsibilities and assignments as required.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

• Demonstrated technical problem-solving and critical thinking abilities are critical for this role.
• Demonstrated organization skills, the ability to work accurately with substantial amounts of data and details, and the ability to multi-task effectively with periodic supervision and direction are critical for this role.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to enable coordination of projects within departments at TaylorMade, with outside consultants, and with our overseas suppliers.
• Capable of efficiently integrating new innovations into existing test methods and processes.
• Ability to take initiative to drive projects forward and work with all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge in principles of test equipment and methods, experimentation, mfg. documentation, and design control.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and identify production and equipment problems; recommend and implement appropriate solutions using sound engineering practices.
• Fluent verbal and written English communication skills are required.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Knowledge and experience in injection molding manufacturing and tooling are a plus.
• Knowledge of cosmetic finishing processes including Painting, Ink Stamping, and Surface Preparation is a plus.

Education, Work Experience, and Professional Certifications:

• M.S. in Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline OR B.S. with 3+ years of experience working in a manufacturing / engineering environment.
• Sound understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Process Optimization, 6-Sigma, and/or experience with manufacturing.
• Experience working on individual and team projects with successful results.
• Knowledge of Engineering Statistics and use of SPC software (GainSeeker) a plus.
• Experience in the Golf/Sporting Goods industry is a plus.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements:

• Normal office conditions with extensive computer and phone usage.
• Exposure to laboratory environment with equipment dust and noise.
• Domestic/International travel required (up to 3x per year for a 2-week duration).
• Ability to work extended hours, as necessary.
• Physically able to lift 25 lbs., bend, stoop, reach, and perform non-routine tasks as required.

TaylorMade is a performance driven organization and our total rewards approach to compensation is designed to support this. We consider many factors in determining base compensation, including position scope, job related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and work location. The expected annual base pay range for this position is $88,000 - $100,000. Additional benefits, such as health & wellness, performance bonuses, product discounts, holidays, paid time off, etc. may also be offered in accordance with our plans. #LI-Onsite #LI-CL1

TaylorMade Golf Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

We believe that our people are a big part of what makes our company great. Our continued success relies on the talent, drive, collaboration and innovation of our teams.

We believe in the continuous development and cultivation of our people – to inspire them on their individual path of growth.

Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, TaylorMade has a global impact with regional offices and opportunities around the world.