R&D Product Design Engineer

Callaway Golf; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Callaway Golf is seeking a design engineer to develop high-precision golf club heads using Siemens NX CAD. You will document specifications and work with multidisciplinary teams to validate designs through prototype testing and iterations.

Role requires strong analytical and communication skills, familiarity with manufacturing processes, and a proactive approach to problem-solving within a fast-paced product development environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with CAD for golf club components.
• Ability to interpret prototype/test results and iterate designs.
• Collaborate across design, development, manufacturing, legal and marketing teams.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes (casting, CNC machining, composites).
• Knowledge of golf club performance principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and analyze high-precision club head designs using Siemens NX CAD software.
• Document design intent, dimensional requirements, and technical specifications for club heads and related components.
• Interpret prototype and test results and incorporate findings into subsequent design iterations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate design, development, manufacturing, legal, and marketing issues; provide design timeline estimates and updates.
• Raise issues that may affect the product's success and participate in resolving those issues.
• Support for research, design, legal, development, manufacturing, marketing, and sales efforts as needed.
• Follow design procedures and design standards defined by the Product Design group.

Skills

Siemens NX CAD

PLM systems (Teamcenter)

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Industrial design for golf clubs

Tools

MS Office

Job description

ABOUT THE BRAND

Callaway Golf Company is a premium golf equipment, gear and apparel company with a portfolio of global brands, including Callaway Golf, Odyssey, TravisMathew, and OGIO. Through an unwavering commitment to innovation and premium craftsmanship, Callaway designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance golf clubs, golf balls, apparel, bags, and other accessories—setting the standard for performance in the game of golf.

ABOUT THE BRAND

Callaway Golf Company is a premium golf equipment, gear and apparel company with a portfolio of global brands, including Callaway Golf, Odyssey, TravisMathew, and OGIO. Through an unwavering commitment to innovation and premium craftsmanship, Callaway designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance golf clubs, golf balls, apparel, bags, and other accessories—setting the standard for performance in the game of golf.

Our Mission: To create demonstrably superior and pleasingly different products powered by innovative technology and premium craftsmanship enabling golfers of all abilities to play their best and find more joy in the game.

Our company is a blend of experience and diverse backgrounds, and together we look to leave the past behind while moving the game forward. For more information, please visit https://www.callawaygolf.com

Roles And Responsibilities

• Create and analyze high-precision club head designs using Siemens NX CAD software.
• Document design intent, dimensional requirements, and technical specifications for golf club heads and related components.
• Interpret prototype and test results and incorporate findings into subsequent design iterations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate design, development, manufacturing, legal, and marketing issues while working effectively both independently and with others. Provide design timeline estimates and updates during design development.
• Raise issues that may affect the product's success and participate in resolving those issues.
• Other assigned duties may include support for research, design, legal, development, manufacturing, marketing, and sales efforts.
• Follow design procedures and design standards defined by the Product Design group.

Other responsibilities may include:

• Act as a technical liaison with external suppliers, internal labs, prototype shops, and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment from concept through production.
• Plan, procure, and test physical prototypes; develop and execute robust test plans.
• Occasionally perform structural, acoustic, and performance analysis of new concepts; summarize and present results to guide informed design decisions.
• Work independently to solve technical challenges and achieve program objectives while adhering to project requirements and timelines.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Proficiency with Siemens NX Design software or comparable advanced CAD platforms.
• Working knowledge of office software products (MS Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams).
• Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of golf club performance principles, including mass properties, center of gravity management, moment of inertia, impact performance, and acoustics.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as casting, CNC machining, and composite material construction preferred.
• Experience with Siemens Teamcenter or other PLM systems preferred.

DE&I and EEOC:

Inclusion & Diversity:

As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, supporting them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

77,100.00 - 96,350.00 - 115,600.00 USD Annual