Engineer Product Development (Golf Ball Testing)

This role develops and applies data, statistical, testing, and inspection methodologies to enable a deep understanding of golf ball performance.

The Senior Engineer addresses correlation between inspection data, test results, and measured performance by creating new test and inspection methods, applying statistically sound analysis, and translating complex data into clear, intuitive insights through novel means. The role manages engineers and technicians, ensuring high quality test execution, data integrity, and effective communication of results, while providing databased recommendations that inform performance targets, test method selection, and inspection requirements.

Essential Functions And Key Responsibilities

Golf Ball Performance

• Develop a strong system level understanding of golf ball performance
• Create correlation between lab tests and on-course performance
• Translating player perception into measurable performance metrics
• Summarize results into clear, actionable insights for technical and leadership audiences
  
  

Test & Inspection Method Development

• Develop and validate new golf ball test methods to expose sensitivity to variability
• Improve existing test methods for relevance, repeatability, and correlation
• Develop inspection and measurement techniques that better predict performance
• Correlate inspection data to measured performance to determine what truly matters
  
  

Data, Visualization & Statistical Analysis

• Manage and analyze multisource performance datasets (inspection, test, manufacturing, field)
• Apply appropriate statistical methods (ANOVA, regression, variability and uncertainty analysis)
• Create novel reports, visualizations, and dashboards that make complex data easy to understand and support faster, better decisions
• Ensure statistically sound interpretation and clear communication of confidence, limitations, and tradeoffs
  
  

Team Leadership

• Manage engineers and technicians supporting testing, inspection, and data generation
• Provide technical direction, prioritization, and coaching
• Ensure test execution, data collection, and documentation meet quality standards
  
  

Decision Support

• Provide databased recommendations related to:
• Performance targets and tradeoffs
• Manufacturing variability understanding
• Test method selection or refinement
• Inspection requirements
• 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.
• Ability to accurately assess talent and effectively motivate and influence others to build skills, efficiently accomplish tasks, and develop leading edge processes.
• Strong understanding of golf ball performance principles and manufacturing variability
• Experience developing test and inspection methods
• Solid foundation in statistics and applied data analysis
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical data clearly, including through visualizations, reports, and dashboards. Experience with DOMO desirable.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, R, or similar tools; SQL desirable
• Experience leading or managing engineers and/or technicians
• Ability to play golf is highly valuable, as it enables better interpretation of performance data, test results, and oncourse relevance
  
  

Education, Work Experience, And Professional Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience, or
• Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience
• Degree in Engineering, Physics, Statistics, Data Science, or related field
  
  

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Normal office conditions with extensive computer and phone usage.
• 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 base pay range for this position is $110,000 - $120,000. 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.