SRIXON EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Department: Marketing
Location: Huntington Beach, CA
Travel: Frequent
Date: August 23, 2022

Job Summary:

Dunlop Sports Americas is looking for a hard-working, reliable, and self-driven Media Relations Coordinator/Specialist to assist in cultivating and managing relationships with media partners and key influencers.

What Does a Media Relations Coordinator/Specialist Do?

• Assist with responding to day-to-day inquiries and requests pertaining to media partners and key influencers
• Daily office administrative tasks including preparing shipments, managing inventory of product samples, light errands
• Coordinate with other departments within the company to ensure marketing assets are delivered to media and key influencers in a timely manner
• Prepare media press kits, gift bags or marketing assets for new product releases
• Coordinate journalists and/or VIP guest reservations and amenities for visits.
• Maintain media websites to ensure all press releases are featured, and copy is accurate and up to date.
• Assist with and draft press releases
• Recognize trends and undertake competitor analysis to identify opportunities to grow the business
• Occasional weekend work will be required
• Frequent travel will be required

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in PR, communications, journalism, or marketing
• Provide daily support to the PR Manager
• Be a capable administrator, skilled at managing multiple tasks simultaneously and work well under pressure
• Foster strong working relationships with other departments and effectively communicate marketing strategy and initiatives across the company
• Strong knowledge of golf, golf equipment, and professional tours
• Writing experience is a plus
• Be meticulous in attention to detail, communication, and schedules, often under tight deadlines

Please submit a cover letter along with your resume. We are targeting a local candidate so this person can assist with in-office duties and responsibilities.

If you are interested, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your interest in the position to HUMANRESOURCES@CLEVELANDGOLF.COM with the Job Title that you are applying for in the Subject line. Cleveland Golf is an equal opportunity employer.

Department: Facilities
Position Type: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Facilities Supervisor
Date: August 22, 2022

Summary:

Sets up and operates variety of machine tools, and fits and assembles parts to fabricate or repair machine tools and maintain industrial machines by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Fabricate as needed equipment for the daily operation of all work processes.
• Studies blueprints, sketches, machine parts or specifications to determine type and dimensions of metal stock required.
• Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on metal stock surfaces.
• Dismantles machine or equipment to examine parts for defect or to remove defective part.
• Replaces defective part with new part or repairs or reproduces part from various kinds of metal stock.
• Assembles and test operates machine to verify correction of malfunction.
• Maintains and lubricates machine tools and equipment.

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving - Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions, Uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to use tools such as Mig Welder, Mill & Lathe, and Aluminum Welder satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Two year certificate from college or technical school; or five plus year’s related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents, blueprints & safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Math Ability:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

Ability to online research for parts / Components for design build.

Certificates and Licenses:

C10 elect /B Building Contractor minimum, additional possible, Plumbing & HVAC

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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 stand and use hands and fingers, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision.

Location: Huntington Beach, CA
Position Type: Exempt
Reports To: VP of Operations
Date: August 22, 2022

Position Summary:

Dunlop Sports & Srixon Cleveland Golf are seeking a highly motivated Industrial Engineer who can help to support the rapid growth of our organization. This role will identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives across both our golf club assembly and warehousing operations at our Huntington Beach headquarters. These initiatives will drive optimization of material flow, process improvements, including process automation, and potential floor layout/redesign as we continue to grow. The Industrial Engineer will report directly to the VP of Operations and will partner closely with several other functional leaders and teams. The purpose of this role will be to improve safety, quality, sustainability, and ultimately help to improve throughput and increase profitability. The Inudstrial Engineer will help us to expand our manufacturing capabilities in order to sustain and fuel our growth. We are looking for a Industrial Engineer with an understanding of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles, a passion for process improvement, and someone who embodies our Cleveland Srixon spirit.

Specific Job Duties:

• Optimize material flow and operational efficiency while reducing lead-times and costs.
• Partner with Operations technicians to resolve operational challenges and translate technician needs into continuous improvement opportunities.
• Work extensively with the Operations, Safety, Quality, R&D, Customer Experience, and/or Sales teams to identify opportunities for continuous improvement related to safety, sustainability, efficiency, and cost.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and make recommendations for its application within operations to improve safety, sustainability, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Identify opportunities for process automation.
• Identify opportunities for capital investments, creating the business justification (financial or otherwise) for such investments, including converting operational needs into specific project requirements, specifications, timelines, and costs.
• As appropriate, solicit proposals from vendors and contractors to fulfill those requirements as defined within the project.
• Ensure all capital projects are completed on schedule and on budget.
• Provide periodic CapEx & CI project review meetings to update cross-functional stakeholders on progress toward key project milestones.
• Drive Root Cause Corrective Action to ensure that Operations identifies underlying root causes of performance variance and eliminates or mitigates against recurrence.
• Document all new process improvements/changes, including those associated with the implementation of new equipment/machinery.
• Help to develop Operation's KPIs, metrics, and associated reporting that allow for monitoring performance, identifying variance, and taking immediate course corrective action.

Skills / Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other engineering discipline
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in plant or project engineering preferably in a high volume/high-mix, cellular manufacturing environment.
• Use of Six Sigma to achieve demonstrated process improvements and cost savings.
• Green Belt preferred.
• Proven track record of achieving process improvements and/or production optimization through the use of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Power BI, Visio, & PowerPoint.
• Experience with JD Edwards ERP Systems (E1) preferred.
• Proven track record of data driven methodology to solve complex operational challenges.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to succinctly present recommendations.
• Self-motivated and able to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Inclusive team member who exhibits inherent leadership capabilities and who can influence, inspire, and motivate a diverse team.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus.

Competencies:

• Effective Communication
• Relationship-building mindset
• Adaptability
• Technological skills
• Lifelong learner

Computer Programs:

• Experience with ERP/MRP Systems, JD Edwards experience a plus
• Proficient with Excel and Microsoft Office Suite, BI a plus

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other engineering discipline
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in plant or project engineering preferably in a high volume/high-mix, cellular manufacturing environment.
• Golf manufacturing experience or related industry knowledge is a plus

Salary:

Commensurate with experience

Department: Research & Development
Reports To: Patent Attorney
Travel: Some
Date: May 2, 2022

Position Summary:

Roger Cleveland Golf Company, Inc., d/b/a Dunlop Sports America, is one of the world’s leading golf club and golf ball manufacturers, which markets and sells sporting goods products under the Cleveland®, Srixon®, XXIO®, Dunlop®, and ASICS® brands. Dunlop Sports America is headquartered in Huntington Beach, CA, and its parent company, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd., is headquartered in Kobe, Japan. Dunlope Sports America is committed to leading innovation in the golf equipment industry and making the game of golf more enjoyable. The successful candidate will play a key role in this mission in supporting a dynamic and passionate team of attorneys, engineers, designers and product leaders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interface with R&D and product teams to identify, review and analyze patentable inventions and prior art.
• Draft and prosecute U.S. patent applications in coordination with engineers and industrial designers.
• Perform novelty, patentability, validity, and product clearance/freedom to operate searches and analysis.
• Monitor the Company’s patent portfolio for patent marking purposes and potential licensing opportunities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• BS in engineering or science, preferably mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics or material science.
• 2-5 years of patent-related experience.
• Basic patent searching skills including knowledge of international patent classification systems.
• Interest in golf a plus.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have some knowledge of international patent classification systems, basic docketing platforms, patent searching tools and Microsoft Office applications (e.g. WORD, EXCEL, Outlook and SharePoint).

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to p ractical 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 talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Some travel is required. Some remote work may be available.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Reports To: QA Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Scale Level: NA
Department: Quality Assurance
Location: Huntington Beach, CA
Date: December 2, 2021

Summary:

Schedule, coordinate, and conduct internal audits of all Quality Management System (QMS) processes and quality systems to ensure compliance to requirements.

Primary Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Support every aspect of internal audit quality system program from audit planning, implementation, feedback and re-audit as required.
• Identify areas requiring training and ensure gaps are completely filled within given time frame.
• Collaborate with supervisors for performance enhancement of least performing personnel.
• Identify, estimate and correct deviations and defects in quality system process.
• Inspect, monitor, record and report quality data for production and incoming Inspection activities to assist in operations.
• Prepare list of deviations for correction and verify corrections as per established company standards.
• Enhance quality across organization and provide stable performance to customers.
• Work with department managers to review / revise Procedures, Forms and Work Instructions as applicable.
• Participate in and produce an audit status report for the semi-annual QMS management review meetings.
• Coordinate and conduct assembly pilot runs to assure newly released product meets specifications.

Secondary Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Secondary Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Schedules, coordinates, conducts 5S audits of all various departments to ensure compliance to 5S requirements.
• Conducts remote audits of international suppliers to assure compliance with U.S. Customs CTPAT program. May be required to conduct occasional on-site facility audits.

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications:

Must have an eye for detail and above-average analytical ability. Need exceptional listening, communication, and presentation skills. Must be able to work well with people at all levels of the organization. Must be able to work independently.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and at least two years working in a QMS / ISO 9001 document control related field preferred. US Customs CTPAT experience a plus.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

A strong proficiency in the following software is required to perform this function effectively: Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).

Certificates and Licenses:

ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) and/or ISO 9001 experience preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of all personnel. The above duties are subject to change and shall not be construed as a promise or contract of employment or of any specific duties.

Position Type: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Industrial Design Manager
Travel: Occasional
Date: September 16, 2021

Job Summary:

Perform all necessary activities to design best-in-class golf equipment, including but not limited to:

Essential Job Duties:

• Work with other industrial designers to steer and manage the design process throughout the entire development cycle of the product, from inception to production.
• Execute new product development activities such as brainstorming, ideation, sketching, market analysis, modeling, prototyping, testing, surveying.
• Take responsibility for the aesthetics and cosmetics of all products.
• Design for X: cost, manufacturing, performance, quality.
• Maintain strong personal capability vis a vis design: drawing, modeling, painting, prototype finishing, metal finishing (polishing, blasting, etc.), and design best-practices.
• Host design reviews and frequently report project status verbally or through documentation
• Coordinate work closely with other teams in R&D (CAD, Engineering, Test Lab) as well as with other departments (Marketing, Tour, Operations, Manufacturing, QC)
• Coordinate and communicate with overseas vendors and suppliers

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• No direct reports

Skills / Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies:

• Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Software – Experience with CAD software a plus (Unigraphics NX preferred), Design Software (Adobe Suite, Keyshot, Hypermove)
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Project Management – Adheres closely to project plans and schedules; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others;
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Travel:

Occasional travel may be requested.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Fine Arts, Product Design, or similar

Preferred Education & Experience:

• 2-5 years of work experience preferred
• Avid golfer a plus
• Experience in product development a plus