Materials and Performance Engineer

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field (MBA preferred)

6+ years of experience in materials development, performance testing, or technical product validation, ideally within consumer sporting goods or composite manufacturing

Proven success managing multi phase, multi million dollar projects

Experience working with global manufacturing partners preferred

High level of ownership over product innovation and R&D direction

Key contributor to overall product strategy and long term technology roadmap

Direct impact on performance outcomes at the highest levels of the sport

Deep passion for pickleball with a strong understanding of the game and player needs

Highly analytical with a strong curiosity for materials, engineering, and performance optimization

Forward thinking mindset with the ability to anticipate trends and innovate ahead of the market

Strong collaboration skills, especially when working with elite athletes and cross functional teams

Detail oriented with the ability to balance experimentation and execution

Self starter who thrives in a fast paced, evolving environment

Strong communication skills to translate technical insights into clear product direction

Valid driver’s license in good standing

Ability to travel up to 10% via car, plane an train including overnight stays

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/stand; and talk and hear. has color and depth vision, possess the manual dexterity to use hands or fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear, and needs to be able to lift/carry up to 25 pounds.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

For this role, the pay range is 118,000 – 148,000 annually, which is what we reasonably expect to offer when filling the position. Your actual offer will depend on things like your experience, skills, and what you bring to the team.