Senior Product Development Engineer

Salary Range: $100,000 – $165,000

Compensation commensurate with experience

Location: Pittsburgh PA / Hybrid

MISSION

Lead product design and development across our metalwood categories (drivers, fairway woods, and hybrids), bringing deep golf industry engineering experience to drive performance, innovation, and manufacturing excellence. This is a senior role in a fast-growing brand with serious room to shape the future of our product line and take on increasing responsibility as Avoda scales.

OUTCOMES - What Success Looks Like

• New driver, fairway wood, and hybrid designs are conceptualized, prototyped, and brought to market on schedule.
• Product performance targets (ball speed, launch, spin, MOI) consistently meet or exceed competitive benchmarks.
• Manufacturing processes are optimized for quality, cost, and efficiency through strong supplier partnerships.
• The engineering and R&D pipeline is robust, with a clear roadmap for future metalwood innovations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the end-to-end product development cycle for drivers, fairway woods, and hybrids, from blue-sky concept to mass production.
• Utilize advanced 3D CAD software (e.g SolidWorks) for complex clubhead surfacing and modeling.
• Conduct advanced FEA and structural analysis to optimize clubhead performance, durability, and acoustics.
• Manage prototyping, testing, and validation phases, translating player feedback and launch monitor data into actionable design improvements.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing team to ensure design intent is maintained through production.
• Establish and maintain product specifications, tolerances, and quality control standards.

REQUIREMENTS

• Many years of proven experience in the golf equipment industry, specifically focused on metalwoods (drivers, fairway woods, hybrids).
• Expert-level proficiency in 3D CAD modeling (advanced surfacing) and FEA software.
• Deep understanding of golf club manufacturing processes, including titanium casting, composite materials, and weighting technologies.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex testing data (launch monitors, player testing) to refine designs.
• Ability to work independently and drive projects forward as part of a lean, agile team.
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with leadership, marketing, and global supply chain partners.

DESIRABLE

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• A passion for golf and a deep understanding of player needs across all skill levels.
• Previous experience managing direct reports or leading cross-functional engineering teams.

This isn't just a standard engineering gig. Avoda is growing fast, and for the right person, this role grows with you, offering the opportunity to leave a lasting mark on the industry.