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Staff Engineer-Advanced Design (Metalwoods)
Position Summary:
Our R&D group has openings for Product Development Engineers to join our Advanced Design Teams in the Metalwoods Group. Use your engineering skills to design, analyze, prototype, test, and launch our next generation of breakthrough products. This position will require a high level of proficiency in 3-D CAD modeling, including advanced surfacing, with Creo/ProE, as well as additional aptitude in analysis, critical thinking, testing, manufacturing processes, documentation control, and time management in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:
• Use your advanced skills with computer-aided design software Creo/ProE to conduct a wide variety of complex tasks in the creation and development of new designs and prototypes.
• Use Hypermesh and ABAQUS to conduct advanced FEA
• Lead and collaborate on new designs
• Create accurate and controlled files, engineering drawings, and specifications. Effectively communicate details with Asia-based vendors.
• Engage in product testing in lab and outside test environments. Conduct research-oriented studies to further knowledge and understanding of performance and product usage.
• Participate in component measurement and product evaluation to ensure design features, part assembly, or manufacture of components is within desired specs. Conduct lab testing independently, handle and check parts.
• Support activity related to patent filing or patent researching. Supply the Legal Department with design view renderings, mockups, and anything else Legal needs to determine if a patent infringement exists or to draft patents.
• Participate regularly in process improvement within areas of responsibility. Continually develop better and faster ways of designing clubs in the computer.
• Performs other related duties as assigned
Knowledge and Skills Requirements:
• Advanced CAD skill with Creo/ProE or similar parametric modeling
• Strong knowledge of materials (Carbon & Stainless Steels, titanium & aluminum alloys, polymers, and composites)
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing methods (Investment casting, Forging, Machining, Etching, Welding, Coating, Injection molding, etc.)
• Strong communication skills and collaboration mentality: Must be fluent in English (written and oral), have excellent interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization (e.g. marketing, sales, engineering, production, Tour reps, technicians, etc.)
• Knowledge of golf principles and associated terminology a plus, but not required.
Education, Work Experience, and Professional Certifications:
• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering (Masters preferred).
• 3-5 years in CAD Design & Engineering experience directly related to the essential duties and responsibilities described above; golf industry related experience a plus, but not required.
• Experience and design skill with 3-D design software is required, Creo/ProE is highly preferred.Advanced surfacing knowledge is also preferred.
• Experience with FEA tools (i.e. Hypermesh & ABAQUS) a plus, but not required.
• Experience in critical data analysis and statistical thinking (Hypothesis testing, Design of Experiments approaches (DOE), Reliability)
• Experience in setting up and designing tests, testing equipment and fixtures with a “hands-on” mentality
• Various analytical skills and software experience a plus (Matlab, Minitab, Life Data Analysis)
Work Environment / Physical Requirements:
• Primarily office environment
• Ability to work extended hours as necessary
• Occasional domestic and international travel required.
• Light physical effort equal to frequent lifting or moving of lightweight materials
The above description is intended to show in general terms, the responsibilities for which the position exists and the type, level and work which must be satisfactorily performed in order to be successful in the position. However, this description is not intended to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements nor an all-inclusive list of skills and abilities required to do the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the duties, responsibilities and activities or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this job description changes the at-will relationship between the Company and its employees.