Sr Performance Gear Mechanical Innovation Engineer

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

• Manages the Performance Gear product innovation, concepts, prototyping efforts, fabrication of concept samples, and early-stage tooling.
• Lead and manage the early innovation and blue-sky concepts using a consumer-first approach.
• Explore new materials and constructions to advance Callaway products and operational efficiencies.
• Conduct research in structural, hydraulic, or dynamic modeling of mechanical systems.
• Concept, design, and model futuristic solutions for enhancements to consumer experience.
• Collaborate with product development and suppliers to create design outputs based on consumer insights.
• Coordinate all cross-functional innovation activities with internal customers and collaborate with leaders in varied areas on projects and resource planning.
  
  
  

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Must possess a portfolio of innovative product concepts and demonstrate a history of innovations in high-volume manufactured products.
• Expert level proficiency with Solidworks, Adobe CC and Microsoft Office programs required.
• Broad knowledge of engineering, materials, and processes to fabricate and produce consumer-packaged goods.
• A solid understanding of engineering fundamentals (mechanics of materials, precision, fabrication)
• Understanding high-volume manufacturing and assembly processes and creating mechanical drawings, including functional dimensioning and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and statistical tolerance analysis techniques.
• Experience managing parts through various production stages and a history of engaging with suppliers to yield successful parts and assemblies.
• Proficient knowledge of various manufacturing methods, including injection molding, stitching, forming, bonding, and lamination.
• Passion for Golf and product design. Previous Golf or Sporting Goods Industry experience is a plus.
• 2D and 3D design, as well as prototyping skills, are a plus.
• SOLIDWORKS or Rhino experience a plus.
• Proficiency in Technical illustration and sketching.
• Valid passport required.
  
  
  

Education And Experience

• Mechanical Engineering degree
• 5 years of mechanical design experience using a variety of manufacturing processes.
• 5 years of consumer product design experience demonstrating the ability to work on complex products with large multidisciplinary teams.
• Minimum 8 years of related experience focusing on Golf, Sporting Goods Equipment, or CPG.
• Strong organizational skills combined with outstanding verbal and visual communicative ability.
• Willingness and ability to travel both domestically and internationally is required.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Work is performed in a designated professional office workstation and environment.
• Extensive use of office equipment and other business-related machines and software.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  
  
  

DISCLAIMER

This job description indicates, in general terms, the type and level of work performed, as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification, and it may be changed by management at any time. Other duties may also apply. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship between the Company and its employees. Distribution of this item outside the Company without an authorized release violates Company policy.

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.

If your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying. Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We know that diverse backgrounds and experiences make for the best problem-solving and creative thinking, which is why we’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team and encourage everyone to apply. We look forward to learning more about you.

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97,200.00 - 121,450.00 - 145,700.00 USD Annual