Material Scientist locations - Chicopee, Massachusetts time type - Full
time job requisition id - JR2023-14847 ABOUT THE BRAND: Callaway Golf is
the leading manufacturer of premium golf clubs, balls, performance gear
and accessories worldwide. Through an unwavering commitment to
innovation, we push the limits of performance and create demonstrably
superior products designed to make every golfer a better golfer. Our
company is a blend of experience and diverse backgrounds, and together
we look to move the game forward, and we want top-notch people to join
us in that mission! By joining Callaway Golf, you also join part of the
portfolio of brands within Topgolf Callaway Brands, an unrivaled
tech-enabled Modern Golf and active lifestyle company delivering leading
golf equipment, apparel, and entertainment, with a portfolio of global
brands including Topgolf, Callaway Golf, TravisMathew, Toptracer,
Odyssey, OGIO, and World Golf Tour (\"WGT\"). \"Modern Golf\" is the
dynamic and inclusive ecosystem that includes both on-course and
off-course golf. For more information, please visit
https://www.topgolfcallawaybrands.com JOB OVERVIEW This role will be
responsible for testing, analyzing, and qualifying materials and
associated processes for current and next-generation golf ball core,
mantle, cover, printing and coating applications. This person will act
as the liaison between R&D, manufacturing and product engineering for
understanding and trouble-shooting technical issues related to new and
current materials in manufacturing or development processes. This person
will also be required to work very closely with outside vendors in the
commercialization of new materials and will have primary responsibility
for all incoming quality metrics related to raw materials. TECHNICAL
COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities) 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 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE B.S. In Materials Science, Chemistry,
Chemical Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, Polymer Engineering, or related
field 2-4 years of experience preferred SEE THE TOPGOLF CALLAWAY WEBSITE
FOR MORE INFORMATION
