Sr R&D Performance Engineer

Topgolf Callaway Brands is an unrivaled tech-enabled Modern Golf and active lifestyle company while also being a great place to work. With a portfolio of global brands including Topgolf, Callaway Golf, TravisMathew, Toptracer, Odyssey, OGIO, Jack Wolfskin, and World Golf Tour (“WGT”), we have a team of passionate individuals who dare to be great while acting with integrity and respect. We stay hungry, yet humble. All while having fun and making golf accessible and enjoyable for everyone!

Our company is a blend of experience and diverse backgrounds, and our leaders have a strong history of building and selling successful initiatives. We are working to build a truly groundbreaking company, and we want top-notch people to join us in that mission.

Job Overview

Researches and evaluates highly technical issues related to design and fabrication of innovative golf club design concepts under guidance of Sr. Engineers and functional Teams. Organize physical trials of fabrication methods and techniques new or unique to Callaway Golf. Evaluate performance characteristics and helps establish design targets for prototypes and new products. Works on highly complex projects from conceptualization into the design and development phase to manage technical issues that interrelate in the areas of performance, construction, and cost.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Evaluate and implement fabrication methods and processes that support innovative designs.
• Evaluate new concepts in FEA prior to physical manufacturing
• Ability to create and adjust algorithms to drive FEA iterations
• Utilize various data inputs (Robot data points, Player test results, other data inputs) to drive design decisions
• Assess and mitigate new, unique, and difficult features related to component fabrication.
• Lead large project teams for performance, prototype, or innovation related activities under guidance of Sr Engineers.
• Seek and evaluate external concepts to bring outside technology to golf designs and fabrication.
• Work within company systems for documentation, communication, and work routing.
• Submit patent applications to internal legal department to protect Intellectual Property that may be generated.
• Write reports and present project findings, status, and timelines in project reviews.
• Lead project teams, using process knowledge, performance knowledge, and other analysis to recommend design strategies.
• Provide cost analysis of construction or performance features to determine production viability.
• Investigate key design parameters and their relationship to product performance.
• Pro-actively interface with the Global Engineering Group on issues related to the production implementation of new performance characteristics and designs.
• Measure and evaluate competitors clubs for performance, construction, and general technology.
• Organize physical prototypes via external suppliers, internal prototype capabilities, or by combining both.
• Act as a strong technical liaison with external suppliers, internal prototype labs, and internal testing labs.
• Assess supplier process capability to produce both prototype and production parts.
• Travel as required to supply base, trade shows, both domestically and abroad.
• Maintain awareness of other R&D projects and contribute as necessary.
  
  
  

Other responsibilities may include:

• Plan, procure, test, and evaluate physical prototypes to test performance features.
• Set up robot and player tests and perform statistical analysis of the results.
• Generate highly technical reports and memos detailing performance analysis and test results obtained.
• Perform structural, vibration, and acoustic analysis of new concepts and designs.
• Organize the physical measurement and testing of prototypes and samples for verification of performance, durability, and conformance.
  
  
  

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Knowledge and experience utilizing engineering fundamentals and testing methods.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent ability to work with suppliers in an independent mode to solve technical problems.
• Ability to lead technical meetings and report project status.
• Experience with investment casting, forging, welding, metal finishing, coatings, and/or composites.
• Strong hands-on background or experience with machining, assembly, finishing, welding, bonding, desirable.
• Experience with injection and compression molding helpful.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint, required.
• Strong knowledge of Siemens NX or equivalent CAD program preferred.
• Ability to utilize Finite Element Analysis codes (Hyperworks, LS-DYNA) preferred.
• Moderate knowledge of Matlab or equivalent engineering analysis software.
• Moderate experience with Siemens TCUA or equivalent PLM system.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma methods, statistical analysis, Minitab or equivalent.
• Understanding and interest in the game of golf is preferred.
• Previous experience in golf industry helpful.
• Valid US passport required.
  
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Math, Physics, Statistics or Engineering. Advanced degree preferred
• Minimum 5 years experience
  
  
  

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.

Location: Carlsbad, CA, US

Posted Date: 11/25/2023