Callaway Golf · 22 hours ago
Materials Engineer
Chicopee, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$83K/yr - $125K/yr
2+ years expCallaway Golf is the leading manufacturer of premium golf clubs and accessories worldwide. The Materials Engineer will be responsible for testing, analyzing, and qualifying materials for golf ball applications, acting as a liaison between R&D, manufacturing, and product engineering.
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Responsibilities
Use analytical tools and techniques to analyze materials, compositions, or components and troubleshoot material-related problems
Support experimentation to further the fundamental understanding of materials for golf balls
Support incoming material quality evaluations and sampling plans as directed. This includes the following responsibilities:
Sample, inspect, and test raw materials according to the incoming inspection and testing plan. Materials to be tested include (but are not limited to) rubbers, ionomers, urethanes, masterbatches, powders, and paints
Collect suppliers’ certificates of analysis; enter data into associated data systems, maintaining original records
Verify acceptability of raw materials and conformance of suppliers’ COAs to Callaway’s specifications
Notify appropriate personnel of the status of raw materials (i.e., release, reject, etc.)
Work with suppliers to resolve testing discrepancies
Generate defective material notices upon rejection of raw material
Document and update incoming test procedures
Verify/monitor calibration of test equipment and provide routine upkeep of equipment
Advise supervisor/manager of equipment needs, alternate testing methods, and other incoming quality trends
Under the direction of management, lead the execution of studies to optimize golf ball core, mantle, and cover, and/or paint formulations with the goals of maximizing product performance and reducing variation
Provide project timelines, status, and technical summary reports to management as required
Work closely with other team members to understand the projects they are working on in an effort to collaborate and contribute effectively
Practice effective, professional communication and collaboration within the team and between functional groups
Qualification
Required
Direct understanding of golf ball-related materials and processes
Understanding or experience with polybutadiene rubber chemistry, formulation, processing, and properties
Understanding or experience with thermoplastics, thermosets, rheology, and application to the injection molding process
Understanding or experience with coating chemistry, formulation, processing, and properties
Understanding or experience with various chemical testing, mechanical testing, and other structure-property characterization techniques
Direct experience with experimental design, execution, and analyzing results to draw conclusions
Working knowledge of statistical analysis techniques (Six Sigma training preferred) and experience using statistical tools (Minitab, JMP, Matlab, etc.)
Ability to communicate in technical meetings and communicate complex ideas to a broad audience
Excellent written communication skills
Self-motivated and driven to exceed expectations
Strong team orientation with great interpersonal skills
B.S. in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, Polymer Engineering, or related field
2-4 years of experience preferred
Use analytical tools and techniques to analyze materials, compositions, or components and troubleshoot material-related problems
Support experimentation to further the fundamental understanding of materials for golf balls
Support incoming material quality evaluations and sampling plans as directed
Sample, inspect, and test raw materials according to the incoming inspection and testing plan
Collect suppliers' certificates of analysis; enter data into associated data systems, maintaining original records
Verify acceptability of raw materials and conformance of suppliers' COAs to Callaway's specifications
Notify appropriate personnel of the status of raw materials (i.e., release, reject, etc.)
Work with suppliers to resolve testing discrepancies
Generate defective material notices upon rejection of raw material
Document and update incoming test procedures
Verify/monitor calibration of test equipment and provide routine upkeep of equipment
Advise supervisor/manager of equipment needs, alternate testing methods, and other incoming quality trends
Under the direction of management, lead the execution of studies to optimize golf ball core, mantle, and cover, and/or paint formulations with the goals of maximizing product performance and reducing variation
Provide project timelines, status, and technical summary reports to management as required
Work closely with other team members to understand the projects they are working on in an effort to collaborate and contribute effectively
Practice effective, professional communication and collaboration within the team and between functional groups
Preferred
2-4 years of experience preferred
Six Sigma training preferred
Company
Callaway Golf
Callaway Golf is the leading manufacturer of premium golf clubs, balls, performance gear and accessories worldwide.
1001-5000 employees
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