R&D Product Engineer, Bats – Design & Test Prototypes

Rawlings Sporting Goods Company; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Rawlings Sporting Goods Company is seeking an R&D Product Engineer, Bats in Thousand Oaks, CA. You will develop, design, and test bat products under the VP R&D/Engineering guidance.

Responsibilities include leading multiple design projects, collaborating with vendors, and defining specs for prototypes. Experience with aluminum, plastics, composites, and SolidWorks is preferred; international travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 2 years in consumer product design and/or manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of aluminum, plastics, and composites.
• CAD experience with 2D/3D modeling (SolidWorks).
• Familiarity with baseball/softball equipment preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; Excel and Access.

Responsibilities

• Design bat products including aluminum and composite bats.
• Lead multiple projects in a fast-paced stage-gate environment.
• Drive team to innovative, industry-leading products.
• Define performance and durability specs for prototypes.
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure capabilities meet demand.
• Develop advanced concept designs and materials.
• Occasional travel domestically and internationally.

Skills

2 years in consumer product design

CAD 2D/3D (SolidWorks)

Microsoft Office, Excel

Materials knowledge (aluminum, plastic

Baseball/softball equipment knowledge

Tools

SolidWorks

Excel

Access

Job description

Rawlings Sporting Goods Company is seeking an R&D Product Engineer, Bats in Thousand Oaks, CA. You will develop, design, and test bat products under the VP R&D/Engineering guidance.

Responsibilities include leading multiple design projects, collaborating with vendors, and defining specs for prototypes. Experience with aluminum, plastics, composites, and SolidWorks is preferred; international travel may be required.