Product Manufacturing Engineer - Club Components

The Product Manufacturing Engineer will lead manufacturing/industrialization activities in the development of new golf club components. You will collaborate with our overseas suppliers to ensure the delivery of industry leading golf clubs utilizing cutting edge manufacturing techniques. You will troubleshoot and provide technical support to execute commercialization of our product as well as improve existing production processes. You’ll facilitate developmental prototype cycles and advance our manufacturing knowledge base and processes by leveraging your unique position within the supply chain. Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities: Manage the successful execution of line plan launches at the supply base, ensuring part quality and volume availability meet launch requirements across multiple product lines. Oversee and drive key strategic projects aimed at improving manufacturing processes and product quality. Create and advise research and development initiatives that introduce new manufacturing technologies and techniques. Develop and implement strategies to enhance the sustainability of manufacturing processes. Influence cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new products into the manufacturing process. Build and sustain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality and efficiency. Implement and oversee continuous improvement programs to enhance manufacturing efficiency and reduce costs. Recommend and support quality assurance protocols to ensure the highest standards of product quality Identify and mitigate risks associated with manufacturing processes and supply chain management. Utilize advanced data analytics to optimize manufacturing processes and improve decision-making. Lead the integration of new technologies into existing manufacturing processes to enhance productivity and quality. Enhance communication with stakeholders, including senior management, to ensure alignment of manufacturing goals and objectives. Develop mechanisms to integrate customer feedback into the manufacturing process to improve product design and functionality. Handles additional responsibilities as needed. Knowledge and Skills Requirements: Knowledge of fabrication methods including Casting, Forging, Forming, Machining, Stamping, and Injection Molding a plus. Metal Fabrication experience highly preferred. Knowledge of cosmetic finishing processes including Plating, PVD, Painting, Powder Coating, Abrasive Polishing, and Media Blasting a plus Knowledge of consumer goods and the Golf/Sporting Goods industry a plus Knowledge of manufacturing tooling and fixture design/inspection a plus Knowledge of computational tools including CAD, FEA, Programming Languages a plus Self-Motivated having demonstrated initiative toward professional and personal growth Strong communication and interpersonal skills to enable coordination of projects within departments and outside consultants. Capable of efficiently integrating existing methods with new innovations. Education, Work Experience, and Professional Certifications: B.S. in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Materials Engineering Master’s degree preferred Minimum 5+ years of experience working in a manufacturing/engineering environment with a working knowledge of Metal Fabrication, DOE, Process Optimization, FMEA and Supplier Relations Experience working on individual and team projects with successful results Work Environment / Physical Requirements: Normal office conditions with extensive computer and phone usage. Ability to work extended hours as necessary. Able to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruption. Light physical effort equal to frequent lifting or moving of lightweight materials. Frequent travel may be required. 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 $105,000 - $120,000. Additional benefits, such as health & wellness, performance bonuses, product discounts, holidays, paid time off, etc. may also be offered in accordance with our plans. #LI-onsite #LI-AP1 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. We believe that our people are a big part of what makes our company great. Our continued success relies on the talent, drive, collaboration and innovation of our teams. Thanks for taking your first step to joining our team. Explore current openings, connect with us and start on your way to a career with TaylorMade today! At TaylorMade, we pride ourselves on being willing to do anything and everything to make our golfers better – which starts with our talented and dedicated employees. We have a group of people who live, breathe and sleep golf, doing whatever it takes to make the best, most technologically advanced and highest quality equipment for our golfers. Team TaylorMade is made up of passionate individuals who are obsessed with always being better today than yesterday. Individuals who bring diversity of thought and experience to our company and are motivated by our brand principles. We believe in the continuous development and cultivation of our people – to inspire them on their individual path of growth. 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