Composite Tech, Wilson Labs

Job Summary

Overview Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. And these are the qualities that our global team embodies every day as we pursue one shared bold mission: to ignite the true potential in every athlete. We know that great people are what makes our brand great. We know that teams who bring a variety of skill sets, experiences and perspectives to challenge the status quo and create game-changing product means we are doing right by the athletes and coaches we serve. And that’s why we work with each member of our team to help them dream, discover, grow and realize their own full potential. Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players is no small task. We are continually looking to add hard-working, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference —and who love to help others win. Join us. What You’ll Do We are seeking a Technician to play an integral role in upping our game in developing advanced composite products for our various sports. This is an extreme hands-on position with a heavy emphasis on kit prep, lay-ups, and the molding and finishing of prototypes as well as developing prototypes and samples using other processes. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Prepare kits using various techniques for cutting pre-preg for lay-ups used in the production of prototype samples. • Learn and be in a position to suggest modifications to the designs and/or tooling to make the product perform in the hands of the player. • Conduct rudimentary lab tests and generate reports regarding various specifications as it relates to physical dimensions, mass properties and stiffness. • Understand and communicate methods and work flow to various levels of the R&D team in the pursuit of developing world class products that all athletes will value! What We Are Looking For This role requires 5-10 years experience in an engineering environment molding or producing carbon composite parts. An Associates Degree in a Technology field is a big plus! You will need to be proficient at using various MS Office software such as Word and Excel. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to read and understand written & verbal communication as it relates to the development and lay-ups for composite parts. Success will entail an eagerness to continuously learn and understand the design and manufacturing of sports equipment and what makes them perform. You must be able to work in an experimental, fast paced environment while managing multiple projects under minimal supervision; a demonstrated passion for sport and playing experience is a plus. What We’ll Provide The Wilson global headquarters is located in the vibrant, sports-centric city of Chicago with first-class access to a burgeoning creative, innovative, energetic and active professional community. This role will be based at our WLabs Innovation Center near O’Hare. We offer an open, collaborative, high tech work environment with best in class amenities and perks, including: • Medical, dental and vision • Pre-tax transit discounts • 401(k) with company match • Life insurance • Paid maternity/paternity leave • Professional development opportunities • Volunteering programs • Team building outings • Discounts on Wilson and Amer Sports products • Smart casual dress (yes, jeans every day!) • Summer hours • Company-sponsored sports leagues/teams • Fun, active company outings around major sports events Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.