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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: The Mechanical Engineer will execute engineering projects to significantly improve the efficiency of our golf ball manufacturing process and to provide capability for manufacturing new and improved products. Utilize internal and external resources to maximize personal productivity.

Responsibilities:

Conceptualize and design manufacturing equipment for new products and processes.  Develop equipment specifications and work with vendors to support machine design/build efforts.  Oversee fabrication of prototype devices to support new process equipment developments. Supply engineering support on projects for improving manufacturing equipment.  Investigate and apply best available technology and hire technical experts as needed to help formulate a solution.  Present recommendations to management and implement improvements. Participate in project teams with R & D and plant support personnel to identify the requirements for process development and new equipment.  Perform manufacturing trials to support justification of projects. Work with project team to support implementation of new manufacturing equipment inclusive of full documentation package to release to production. Participate in project cost analysis, communicate cost, and schedule status updates to project team and key stakeholders. Prepare invention records and maintain invention notebooks to support the patent application process for golf ball products and manufacturing systems.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required. Minimum 3 years experience in mechanical engineering.  Must have been involved in a hands on environment with significant equipment troubleshooting background. Ability to work in manufacturing environments, including being able to interact with equipment.  May be required to crouch, stoop, kneel, stand, and climb to perform duties.  This assignment may require domestic and/or international travel, as well as potentially working off-shift or weekends.  Proficient in Solidworks and experience with AutoCAD. Familiarity with PDM Works a plus.  Mechanical aptitude with interest in industrial automation and/or robotics.  Strong communication skills and ability to convey understanding of complex information.  Good interpersonal behaviors and detail orientation.  Fundamental understanding of design for manufacturing and machining methods.