Brian Herr
San Marcos
Summary
Innovative product development leader and category expert with extensive experience designing, prototyping, and launching high-performance golf equipment. Proven track record in leading CAD design teams, mentoring engineers, driving innovation, and managing complex product development projects from concept to production. Advanced expertise in golf club design, NX/Unigraphics CAD, and digital modeling, with a history of delivering performance-enhancing innovations while aligning with strategic timelines and quality standards. Recognized for original contributions and building high-performing, collaborative teams.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, R&D – Wedges and Sets
Callaway Golf
02.2023 - Current
- Lead the wedge and package set category, defining strategy, design platforms, and product roadmaps for 10+ products per year.
- Drive innovation, introducing new technologies and design approaches that enhanced product performance.
- Mentor and develop engineers (team of 5–7), enhancing skills in product design, prototyping, and problem-solving.
- Guide team members in advanced CAD techniques, fostering technical growth and efficiency, resulting in faster prototype development.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Tour staff to integrate player feedback and market insights, contributing to successful launches of high-performance products and driving wedge designs with increased adoption among Tour players.
- Oversee prototyping, testing, and validation processes to ensure designs meet performance, quality, and production targets. Most recent wedge launch achieved 95% on-time delivery, exceeding company excellence metrics.
- Resolve technical and manufacturing challenges while implementing process improvements to increase efficiency.
Principal Concept Engineer
Callaway Golf
03.2021 - 02.2023
- Led wedge concept research and prototyping for new technologies and product lines.
- Managed relationships with suppliers to create prototypes and streamline production processes.
- Mentored junior engineers and coordinated R&D/Tour initiatives to optimize player input in product design.
Sr. Concept Engineer
Callaway Golf
07.2017 - 02.2021
- Developed CAD models and product specifications for new wedge designs.
- Conducted prototype testing and analysis versus competitor products.
- Trained junior engineers in CAD, product shaping, and design principles.
- Communicated project status and innovations to senior management.
Research and Development Engineer
Cleveland Golf/Srixon
01.2014 - 07.2017
- Managed wedge programs and cross-functional coordination from concept to production.
- Developed product specifications, maintained timelines, and oversaw manufacturing vendor partnerships.
- Implemented process improvements including Stage Gate reviews, FMEA, and Six Sigma methodologies.
Sr. CAD Specialist
Cleveland Golf/Srixon
07.2008 - 01.2014
- Designed metalwoods, putters, and irons using NX Unigraphics; prototyped parts via 3D printing and machine shop.
- Conducted FEA simulations using Hypermesh to validate designs.
- Collaborated with engineering, industrial design, marketing, legal, and suppliers to meet design and performance targets.
Drafter / Designer
Rima Enterprise
05.2006 - 07.2008
- Produced 3D parametric models for assembly drawings.
- Managed engineering change requests and parts lists / BOM creation.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Engineering Management / Business
Arizona State University
Associate of Science - Computer Drafting and Design
ITT Technical Institute
Skills
- Mentoring engineers
- Employee growth
- CAD training
- Fostering culture of innovation
- Category leadership
- Product roadmaps
- Concept research
- New technology implementation
- Product design specification
- Prototyping
- Testing/validation
- NX/Unigraphics
- AutoCAD
- Inventor
- Geomagic
- FEA analysis
- Industrial Design
- Marketing
- Manufacturing
- Tour staff
- Supplier coordination
- Stage Gate reviews
- FMEA
- Six Sigma
- Project scheduling
- Budget management
- Executive updates
- Technical presentations
- Team training
- Stakeholder communication
Certification
- Engineering Leadership Certification – eCornell
- Emerging Leaders Program – Callaway Golf
Publications
The Wedge, Cleveland Golf, 2016
Timeline
Manager, R&D – Wedges and Sets
Callaway Golf
02.2023 - Current
Principal Concept Engineer
Callaway Golf
03.2021 - 02.2023
Sr. Concept Engineer
Callaway Golf
07.2017 - 02.2021
Research and Development Engineer
Cleveland Golf/Srixon
01.2014 - 07.2017
Sr. CAD Specialist
Cleveland Golf/Srixon
07.2008 - 01.2014
Drafter / Designer
Rima Enterprise
05.2006 - 07.2008
Bachelor’s Degree - Engineering Management / Business
Arizona State University
Associate of Science - Computer Drafting and Design
ITT Technical Institute