Product Development Engineer - Club

This position is responsible for designing innovative and complex golf products by utilizing advanced skills in computer-aided design (CAD) software and a high level of proficiency in 3-D CAD modeling of complex shapes, including advanced surfacing. This position will collaborate with and gather input from industrial designers, marketing managers, design engineers, research analysts, and manufacturing engineers to create models to achieve defined product performance and aesthetic goals.  Documentation output required.

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with Advance Design and/or Research Engineers, utilizes specialty skills in CAD and Analysis to conduct a wide variety of complex tasks in the creation/production of new designs, prototypes, and/or fixturing and tooling (75% Creo/ProE, 10% basic FEA analysis)
• Strong contributor to development of new designs or processes at all stages, from concept creation to production tooling. 
• Use highest level of CAD skill and problem solving to create robust 3-D models and finished CAD drawings based on sketches from Industrial design and specs from product definition documentation.
• Utilize FEA software to create and run simulations to determine model behavior.
• Ensure accurate and controlled documents/specifications are generated for new product designs and manufacturing processes according to an established schedule.  Transfer engineering drawings and files to outside vendors and necessary internal customers.
• Communications with outside vendors to clarify specifications, and coordinate/track prototypes.
• Manage internal resources daily to coordinate/deliver rapid prototype designs, fixtures, gauges, masters, and all other tooling-related items. 
• Facilitate component measurement and product evaluation to ensure design features, part assembly, and/or manufacturing 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 needed to determine if a patent infringement exists or to draft patents.
• Participate regularly in process improvement within areas of responsibility. 
• Prepare reports, data summary, charts, graphs, renderings, and files in support of development and marketing activities. 
• Manipulation and layout of artwork and other graphical files in the development of new product.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

• Advanced knowledge of CAD design, with focus on complex shapes using advanced surfacing
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong organization skills, able to multi-task effectively
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing methods of products that are being designed (e.g. casting, injection molding, machining, compression molding, forging, and coating/plating techniques)
• Strong communication skills: 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, design, sales, engineering, production, tour players)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, advanced Excel, Outlook
• Knowledge of golf principles and associated terminology as they relate to this specialty, CAD and Analysis.

Education, Work Experience, and Professional Certifications:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• 3-5 years of experience directly related to the Essential Functions and Responsibilities described within; golf industry-related experience is preferred
• Experience in troubleshooting/problem solving in area of CAD & Analysis specialty

Work Environment / Physical Requirements:

• Normal office conditions, heavy computer use
• Ability to work extended hours as necessary
• Light physical effort equal to frequent lifting or moving of lightweight materials

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 $90,000 - $103,000. Additional benefits, such as health & wellness, performance bonuses, product discounts, holidays, paid time off, etc. may also be offered in accordance with our plans.

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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.