Graham Saiko

Product Engineer at Callaway Golf

Vista, California, United States

About

 Concurrent with academic pursuits toward a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with the University of Southern Indiana, exceptional expertise as an Engineering Intern collaborating with Toyota, and as an Assistant Manager  Strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills that were honed over years of proactively participating in team meetings, discussing projects with other departments, and managing key objectives  Highly capable in a myriad of software programs, which include SolidWorks, MATLAB, and Inventor  Successfully completed the design and modeling of three separate carts for housing automotive parts trays  Proven success in a management and development capacity, facilitating communications across departments

Experience

  • Product Engineer at Callaway Golf
    Mar 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 5 mos

     Consistently surpass expectations through hands-on attention to detail and problem-solving abilities  Deliver meaningful results while acting as the technical lead and liaison between Product and Industrial Design  Handle a wide range of responsibilities, such as managing product deviations, setting targets, and testing as the Lead/Tech for ten different club programs  Perform key tasks, such as managing inspection gages and fixtures for product development/engineering  Steer the implementation of fabrication methods to enable the transition of prototypes into full production  Leverage outstanding critical thinking abilities to ensure that all components meet objectives and specifications  Work on a three-person team, analyzing real-time data to boost efficiency across the entire warehouse process  Facilitate both tool and process updates for ensuring new products can go into full production  Take corrective action by working collaboratively with suppliers and the manufacturing floor to obtain feedback

  • Mechanical Engineering Intern at Escalade Sports
    Mar 2019 - Aug 2019 · 6 mos

     Combined previous engineering experience with an analytical mindset to handle this multi-faceted internship  Participated in ASTM testing on a new basketball system and anchor system prior to their implementation  Created a testing method that measured the static and kinetic coefficient of friction with the senior engineer  Interfaced with the senior engineer on the design of a new “Pole Cap” for a future basketball goal product  Helped obtain statistics on the amount of play on public basketball courts in collaboration with a research team  Utilized experience with SolidWorks to revise Goalrilla basketball models to enable height measurements  Ensured that the Bills of Materials (BOMs) matched the parts list for the Goalrilla products on the company site

  • Mechanical Engineering Intern at West Side Automation
    May 2018 - Aug 2018 · 4 mos

     Gained top-notch engineering and mechanical design experience while collaborating with Toyota engineers and other team members, creating drawings, and developing 3D models for upcoming company projects  Worked extensively with Inventor to create detailed drawings and models of parts/assemblies  Successfully redesigned three separate carts for housing new front/rear suspension and engine trays  Analyzed Toyota’s drawings to create a rotating two-cart system, which allowed the transfer of parts from one stationary, spinning cart onto a rolling cart; also edited new drawings/models on a conveyor system

  • Assistant Manager of Rules and Competition at Pacific Northwest Golf Association & Washington State Golf Association
    Apr 2016 - Nov 2016 · 8 mos

    GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Senior Director of Rules and Competition, Manager of Rules and Competition and with the assistance of the Administrative Assistant of Rules and Competition/Operations Coordinator, administers all PNGA and WSGA championships, WSGA Winter Series events, USGA qualifyings, and other related competitions, as well as all PNGA and WSGA Rules of Golf programs. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assists with the administration of all PNGA and WSGA championships, including site selection, pre-event preparation, volunteer recruitment and training, on-site administration, and post event follow- up. • Assists with the administration of all appropriate USGA qualifyings, including site selection, pre-qualifier preparation, volunteer recruitment and training, on-site administration, and post event follow-up. • Directly works with the Communications Department to implement a media plan which includes but isn’t limited to: social media, press releases, promotions, interviews, videos, etc. Duties include helping create a press release schedule to be followed throughout the season. Duties will include writing pre-tournament press releases, mid-tournament recaps/blogs, and coordinating post-tournament press releases with the Communications Department. • Oversees the PNGA and WSGA Volunteer Appreciation Program and in cooperation with the Administrative Assistant of Rules and Competition, schedules and is responsible for the annual Volunteer Appreciation Day. Other duties include creating all championship and qualifier volunteer schedules, volunteer communication, volunteer training, and volunteer recruitment. • Assist with the nomination and selection process of the PNGA and WSGA Players of the Year. • In cooperation with the Communications Department, assist with the compilation and publishing of all PNGA and WSGA championship schedules and all other association related championship information and promotions.

  • 2015 P.J. Boatwright Intern with the Louisiana Golf Association at United States Golf Association (USGA)
    Jan 2015 - Dec 2015 · 1 yr

    • Assisted with office administration, championships, course ratings, and member services. • Helped with coordinating and conducting golf championships throughout Louisiana. • Under the direction of the Executive Director, organized strategies for new initiatives in handicapping administration, promotion of the LGA, public relations, and member services. • Developed relationships with volunteers, parents, and golf course staff. • Coordinated and oversaw the expansion and administration of Social Media for the promotion of the LGA-this includes Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.