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Form of workThe Performance Gear Mechanical Innovations Engineer will manage the innovations pipeline for the Performance Gear Product Categories (Golf Bags, Travel Gear, Headwear, Gloves, and Accessories). They will combine their expertise in mechanical engineering and experience in product, development, and market knowledge to concept, design, engineer, and prototype innovative, functional product features that enhance the consumer experience.
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 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.
- Thorough understanding 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 and 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
- 2+ years of mechanical design experience using a variety of manufacturing processes.
- 2+ years of consumer product design experience demonstrating the ability to work on complex products with large multidisciplinary teams.
- Minimum 5 years of related experience focusing on Golf, Sporting Goods Equipment, or CPG.
Strong organizational skills combined with outstanding verbal and visual communicative ability
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.
