Senior Product Development Engineer

WE ARE A PRODUCT COMPANY.

WE ARE A PROCESS COMPANY.

ABOVE ALL, WE ARE A PEOPLE COMPANY.

The history of the Acushnet Company is tightly woven into the fabric of golf. From the start, we’ve been committed to enriching the experience of dedicated golfers through superior product performance, technological innovation, unmatched quality, and exceptional service. We are more than a collection of leading golf brands and products. We are a team united in our passion for the game. We are bridge builders who embrace our responsibility to leave our brands, businesses, communities, and the game of golf in a better position than when we started.

Together we live by the credo, “Autograph your work with excellence.” We earn our position as unrivaled leaders in every category in which we compete, striving for excellence in all that we do – from the performance and consistency of our products to our engagement with golfers and trade partners, to our commitment to creating a workplace built on diversity, inclusion, belonging and respect.

Summary:  Conduct projects to develop and implement new and improved products, new and improved manufacturing processes, or to further the understanding of golf ball performance.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct projects to develop new and improved golf balls. 
• Lead the development of new processes required by new products including coating applications and printing.
• Lead R&D efforts in the manufacturing start-up of new products. 
• Evaluate the effects of design and materials changes on ball performance.
• Pursue patent opportunities related to new product and process designs.
• Assist with the resolution of manufacturing problems that affect product performance.
• Propose and pursue new projects intended to result in new and improved products or processes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an engineer required; 3+ years of which should be in a research or manufacturing environment. Familiarity with the game of golf is required.
• Must not be adversely affected by materials in a golf course environment. Must possess basic mechanical competency. Must be able to lift 45 pounds and have the physical stamina necessary to stand at workstations for long periods of time as required to complete assignments. Must have good or corrected eyesight. Must possess accurate color vision. Must possess a valid driver's license. Must be able to travel on company business as necessary, occasionally on short notice.

Acushnet Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled. Acushnet Company offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefit package consisting of medical & dental; 401 savings plan; tuition assistance; life & disability insurance; vacations/holidays; on-site wellness facilities; and generous product discounts. Acushnet Company respects the intellectual property and confidential information of third parties.  Our policy is that no employee or applicant shall disclose confidential information of a third party to Acushnet Company.  Accordingly, please do not include any confidential information of a current or previous employer on your resume or any other materials you provide to us. Acushnet Company participates is E-Verify. Please click here for more details.