Job Description

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

We are looking for candidates for a Senior Product Development Engineer opening at our Carlsbad, CA location.

The Senior Product Development Engineer will join the Golf Ball Research & Development Team, driving the innovation of next-generation technologies and high-performance golf ball designs. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in sports product engineering to establish a fundamental and mechanistic understanding of advanced product performance. This position spans the entire product lifecycle—from initial concept and R&D through production and continuous improvement—and requires a collaborative professional who thrives within dynamic, cross-functional teams.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead golf-ball product design by researching multiple areas, which may include, but are not limited to ball performance, fundamental understanding, materials, ball construction, aerodynamics, new equipment development, and consumer engagement.
• Study structure-property-processing relationships by fabricating, testing, and analyzing new golf-ball formulations using R&D prototyping equipment.
• Lead golf ball projects from start to finish. Organize project decks and update team members on key findings and milestones.
• Participate, as a technical liaison to prototyping and testing teams, in the characterization, optimization and troubleshooting of golf-ball fabrication process, which may include, but is not limited to rubber mixing, compression molding, injection molding, surface prep, and paint application.
• Provide technical input and guidance in the development and implementation of new testing techniques and the selection of vendors for research projects.
• Seek and evaluate concepts and technologies outside our industry, for application to golf ball designs and fabrication.
• Employ sound scientific and engineering principles to define product specifications for manufacturing, perform advanced problem-solving, and implement new process improvements.
• Create and provide project timelines, status updates, and technical-summary reports, as required
• Document our processes (SOP, etc.) and provide support to product engineering teams working towards the creation of new golf-ball products.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Experience utilizing good scientific study fundamentals and testing methods.
• Experience working on assignments that are highly complex in nature where considerable knowledge and independent action is required in resolving problems and making recommendations.
• Ability to lead technical meetings and report project status.
• Experience using the engineering design process to develop, and improve, product performance.
• Experience using analysis or statistical tools required: Matlab, Minitab ideal, JMP a plus.
• Ability to work independently, and to work effectively as part of a team, in a fast-paced environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to interface with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in fast paced environment; ability to balance significant projects and technical issues.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Understanding and interest in the game of golf desirable
• Knowledge of golf-ball materials and processes preferred.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BS in engineering, materials, statistics, or relevant technical major or equivalent experience.
• 5 plus years’ experience in sports product development; scale-up expertise desired.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in a designated professional office workstation and environment.
• Extensive use of laboratory and office equipment to include computers, testing robots, universal testing machines, etc.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds.
• Occasionally exposed to excessive noise, dust, fumes, and chemicals while in R&D labs.
• Occasionally required to travel domestically and/or internationally.

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 existing between the Company and its employees. Distribution of this item outside of the Company without an authorized release is a violation of 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