Manager Materials Development - Golf
Listed on 2026-08-16
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Engineering
Materials Engineering, Product Engineer, Quality Engineering
Manager, Materials Development
The Manager, Materials Development develops, sources and commercializes materials for the global adidas Golf Accessories range, with primary focus on accessories and trim, golf bags, gloves and related products. The role ensures materials meet product intent, performance, quality, cost, sustainability, compliance and timing requirements. The role adds capacity to the established Carlsbad Materials Development capability and works as part of the Accessories creation team with Product Marketing, Design, Product Development, Sourcing, suppliers and Product Development & Sourcing partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Materials Development and Commercialization
- Performance, Quality and Compliance
- Supplier, Cost and Innovation Partnership
Decision Scope and Accountability
Owns material recommendations, specifications, development tracking and readiness for assigned Accessories products. Accountable for material performance, quality, compliance, cost visibility, data accuracy and on-time approvals. Escalates material risks with significant product, financial, compliance, quality or timeline implications.
Key Relationships
Core Partners
Senior Director Product Operations and Carlsbad Materials Development team
Accessories Product Marketing, Design and Product Development
Sourcing, Costing, Quality and Testing
Broader Network
Product Development & Sourcing materials teams
Suppliers, mills, tanneries and component partners
Sustainability, Legal and Compliance partners
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong materials development knowledge across textiles, synthetics, leathers, foams, coatings, trims or related soft-goods materials. Understanding of material testing, quality, color, costing, lead times and commercialization. Ability to read product briefs and translate design intent into measurable material requirements. Strong supplier communication, problem solving and project management. Accurate technical documentation and product-system discipline. Knowledge of bags, gloves or accessories manufacturing preferred.
Requisite Education & Experience / Minimum Qualifications
University degree in Materials Science, Textile Engineering, Product Development or a related field, or equivalent technical experience. 4+ years of relevant materials development, sourcing, testing or commercialization experience. Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional product creation teams. Experience with bags, gloves, footwear, apparel, equipment or related soft goods preferred. Ability to travel to suppliers and creation partners as required. Fluent English, written and spoken.
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