Product Development Engineer (Golf Ball)

This role uses engineering skills to design, analyze, prototype, test, and launch our next generation of breakthrough products. This position will require knowledge of FEA and experience with predictive material models as well as additional aptitude in polymer science, 3D-CAD modeling, data analysis, critical thinking, testing, manufacturing processes, documentation control, and time management in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Essential Functions And Key Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate on new product designs. Utilize design concepts from FEA simulations to provide direction and improve on current models.
• Lead development of new polymer coating and ink technologies for golf ball application.
• Utilize advanced FEA (Hypermesh/ABAQUS) and CAD skills (Creo/ProE) to conduct a wide variety of complex tasks in the creation and development of new designs and prototypes.
• Understand golf ball manufacturing processes and develop hands-on proficiency with materials, processes, and test methods used to prototype and evaluate in a lab environment.
• Engage in product testing in lab and outside test environments. Conduct research-oriented studies to further knowledge and understanding of performance and product usage. Provide in-depth analysis of results.
• Participate in component measurement and product evaluation to ensure design features, part assembly, or manufacture of components is within desired specs.
• Conduct lab testing independently, handle and check parts.
• Support activity related to patent filing or patent researching. Supply the legal team with design view renderings, mockups, and other information as needed for draft patents or patent infringement evaluation.
• Participate regularly in process improvement within areas of responsibility. Continually develop better and faster ways of designing products using technology.
• Develop complete understanding of critical product specs and how they relate to product performance.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.
  
  

Knowledge And Skills Requirements

• Proven ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with all levels.
• Strong knowledge of materials (coatings and inks a plus)
• Experience with FEA tools (i.e. Hypermesh & ABAQUS) and CAD design (Creo/ProE)
• Experience in critical data analysis and statistical modeling (Hypothesis testing, Design of Experiments approaches (DOE), Reliability, Regression, Machine Learning)
• Various analytical skills and software experience (Matlab, SQL, Minitab, Life Data Analysis)
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods (injection/compression molding, coatings, machining, etc.)
• Familiarity with mechanical behavior of polymeric and elastomeric materials and behavior and anisotropic composite materials
• Familiarity with viscoelastic material behavior (creep, stress-relaxation, strain-rate and temperature dependence) Familiarity with failure mechanisms of materials
• Understanding of processing simulation techniques and application of advanced material models
• Hands-on lab experience. Ability to design and fabricate test fixtures independently.
• Knowledge of golf principles and associated terminology preferred
  
  

Education, Work Experience, And Professional Certifications

• BS Degree in Mechanical or Materials Engineering, or other related field.
• 0-3 years of professional experience in related role.
• Strong golf knowledge (terminology, products, rules); less than 18 GHIN Handicap preferred.
  
  

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Normal office conditions with extensive computer and phone usage.
• Manufacturing and lab environment, with exposure to dirt, dust and noise.
• Ability to work extended hours as necessary.
• Able to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruption.
• Light physical effort equal to frequent lifting or moving of lightweight materials.
• Frequent travel may be 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 pay rate for this position is $75,000 - $80,000. Additional benefits, such as health & wellness, performance bonuses, product discounts, holidays, paid time off, etc. may also be offered in accordance with our plans.

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.