R&D Engineer

About Selkirk Sport, LLC

At Selkirk Sport, we’re passionate about pushing the boundaries of pickleball innovation. Our mission is to Fuel the Pickleball Obsession by creating the sport’s premier products and ecosystem. As a leading global brand in premium pickleball equipment, we’re expanding our international presence and seeking top-tier talent to support our growth in the U.S. and abroad.

We pride ourselves on a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Selkirk applies first-principles thinking to design scalable, process-driven systems that create lasting operational advantage.

About the role

Selkirk is seeking an R&D Engineer – APAC Supplier Development to support onsite coordination and engineering activities with key manufacturing partners in Asia. This role serves as an important link between Selkirk engineering teams and supplier factories, helping support new product development, process follow-up, prototype builds, production readiness, and manufacturing quality initiatives.The ideal candidate is hands-on, organized, and comfortable working directly within supplier manufacturing environments to support product execution and continuous improvement activities. This position requires strong communication skills in both Mandarin Chinese and English and the ability to work effectively across cultures and manufacturing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Selkirk’s onsite engineering liaison with manufacturing partners in China and Asia.
• Support new product development activities including prototype builds, pilot production, and manufacturing follow-up.
• Coordinate closely with supplier engineering and production teams to support product quality and production readiness.
• Assist with process monitoring and improvement activities related to molding, tooling, assembly, and manufacturing consistency.
• Help identify and troubleshoot manufacturing and product quality issues.
• Support communication between Selkirk internal teams and supplier factories regarding product changes, timelines, and technical follow-up.
• Participate in production reviews, supplier meetings, and engineering evaluations.
• Support factory validation builds, production trials, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with documentation, reporting, and engineering feedback from supplier locations.
• Travel regularly between supplier facilities and Selkirk regional offices as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials, or related technical field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing, product engineering, supplier development, or related engineering support roles.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes including molding, tooling, assembly, and process controls.
• Experience working directly with factories or manufacturing suppliers.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Fluent in both Mandarin Chinese and English (spoken and written).
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently within Asia.

Qualifications

• Experience in sporting goods industries such as pickleball, tennis, golf, cycling, hockey, or other consumer products.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations in China and/or Vietnam.
• Familiarity with APAC supplier coordination and cross-cultural collaboration.
• Understanding of product development and manufacturing quality processes.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement or lean manufacturing practices.

Why Selkirk Sport?

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the world, and Selkirk is leading the charge. Joining our team means more than just a job—it means being part of a high-energy brand that is defining a new era of sports culture. Whether you are collaborating with us in the office, working remotely, or joining our international teams, you will be part of a collaborative culture that values innovation and high performance. If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a fast-paced environment where your work makes a direct impact, we want to hear from you. Let’s build the future of pickleball together.