## What you'll do:

PRIMARY FUNCTION

About Golf Pride® Grips For five generations, Golf Pride® has been the global leader in golf grips. Throughout our history, Golf Pride® has believed in the importance of developing the best performing, most innovative grips for the world's best golfers and amateurs alike. As the only brand that touches every golfer, we are obsessed with the connectedness of the hands to the club and this inspires every Golf Pride employee in everything we do. Combine that passion with the resources of Eaton, a $20B global leader that powers businesses worldwide, and it makes for an exciting place to work. About the Position Golf Pride® Grips, #1 golf grip brand worldwide, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our fast-paced team, specializing in the design and development of golf grips. The successful candidate will assist in creating innovative and ergonomic golf grip designs that enhance performance and comfort. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a role in an exciting industry in a supportive and innovative environment. The expected annual salary range for this role is $56,000

• $83,000.

This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. This individual will be responsible for supporting and leading various tasks within the cycle of new product development, as well as contributing to continuous improvement efforts within our Design COE (Center of Excellence). The Design COE is a global team with members in three different locations around the world and this role will have a direct working relationship with them. You will also work closely with cross-functional teams ranging from Manufacturing/Production to Project Engineering to Industrial Design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design and development of golf grips, focusing on ergonomics and performance
• Create detailed 3D models and technical drawings using multiple CAD software packages
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring advanced concepts through full design cycle
• Participate in prototype building and testing to make necessary design adjustments
• Utilize a wide range of prototyping and measurement capabilities internal and external to the business
• Prepare and maintain documentation for design processes and modifications
• Increase our speed, reliability and efficiency of our new product development efforts
• Support senior engineers in project planning and execution for Golf Pride and OEM customers like TaylorMade, Callaway, PING, etc.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and advancements in golf grip design ##

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or similar engineering field
• Experience range 0-3 years
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Rhino3D, SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work
• Basic understanding of mechanical design principles and manufacturing processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Internship or project experience in product design, especially sports equipment
• Knowledge of Rhinoceros 3D CAD software
• Familiarity with simulation software (e.g., , SolidWorks Plastics/Mold Flow, ANSYS, MATLAB).
• Baseline knowledge of rubber injection and/or compression molding process and tool design
• Familiar with various manufacturing, testing and measurement equipment o 3-axis CNC Mill, EDM, 3D scanning, 3D printing, etc.

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Skills:

You are a good fit for this role if you:

• A communicator
• you get information across to various teams/departments in a clear and effective manner
• A collaborator
• you love working with teams around the world and creating a shared purpose and solution
• A planner
• you think through a problem from all angles and then diligently plan the avenues of approach
• A hard-worker
• you can put your head down and get things done in a timely manner

Position Criteria:

• Domestic and International travel up to 10%
• Willing to relocate to Pinehurst, NC
• Expected to be a fully in person position
• will utilize equipment daily that is in office