Material Scientist

Topgolf Callaway Brands • Full-time • Chicopee, MA, US • 1w ago

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

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