Job Title: R&D Product Engineer, Bats
Supervises: None
Department: R&D
Reports to: VP R&D/Engineering
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA
FLSA: Exempt
General Overview:
Under general direction of the VP R&D Engineering, and in accordance with applicable policies and procedures, the role is responsible for development, design, and testing of Rawlings/Easton bat products.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work with a team to design bat products including:
- Aluminum bats
- Composite bats
- Product testing
- Material evaluation
- Component design
- Ability to work on multiple projects within a fast-paced stage-gate environment.
- Drive team to innovative industry leading products
- Actively implement continuous improvement
- Communicate design and direct manufacturing partner team efforts.
- Direct fabrication and testing of prototypes
- Defines the performance and durability specifications for all new products and product refinements as necessary for accurate prototyping, tooling, and manufacturing.
- Collaborates with vendors to ensure capabilities, processes, and procedures are up to date and able to satisfy demand.
- Develop and nurture a portfolio of advanced concept designs, processes, and materials.
- Research new technologies and materials for potential use in future products.
- Occasional travel is required, both domestic and international.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- > 2 years in consumer product design and or manufacturing experience
- Duties require a Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or equivalent
- Knowledge in materials such as aluminum, plastics, and composites
- Composite laminate design experience a plus
- Knowledge of baseball/softball equipment is preferred.
- Experience with software programs (Microsoft Office, Excel, Access, Solid Works)
- Must be detail orientated with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Proven ability to effectively manage time and work on multiple projects.
- CAD experience in 2D/3D modeling (Solid Works)
- FEA experience a plus
- Baseball or Softball player a plus
Working Conditions:
Physical surroundings are generally pleasant and comfortable with minimal exposure to injury or other hazards. Minimal physical effort required; seated with freedom of movement on a regular basis, handling light materials. Travel as needed and/or required by essential job functions.
Safety Hazards:
Occasional work around a machine shop, different types of machines and cutting tools.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as contracts, reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, athletes, coaches, parents, guardians, internal employees or organizations. Must have proven exceptional written presentation and verbal communication skills.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Strong math aptitude with ability to interpret data analysis reporting. Ability to apply concepts of engineering level math, algebra and statistics.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands requiring finger dexterity, and handling or working with equipment. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision. Employee will be required to hear telephone.
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. Position may be required to perform other duties as needed.
Skills Required
- At least 2 years of consumer product design and/or manufacturing experience
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Knowledge of aluminum, plastics, and composite materials
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Excel, Access, and SolidWorks
- CAD experience in 2D/3D modeling using SolidWorks
- Detail orientation and ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to manage time effectively and work on multiple projects
- Exceptional written, presentation, and verbal communication skills
- Composite laminate design experience
- Knowledge of baseball or softball equipment
- FEA experience
- Baseball or softball playing experience
What We Do
Rawlings Sporting Goods is a leading global brand and manufacturer focused on premium baseball and softball equipment. Its product range includes gloves, balls, bats and protective headwear, alongside helmets, bags, apparel and other gear. The company serves players of all skill levels, from youth leagues to professionals, and supplies official equipment to professional leagues including Major League Baseball.
