Über diese Sr. Design Engineer – Intake & Exhaust Stelle bei Polaris
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Position Overview:
You will lead the design, development, integration, and validation of intake and exhaust systems for future Off-Road Vehicle platforms. In this role, you will own system development from concept through release, working across engineering, design, purchasing, manufacturing, suppliers, and external resources to deliver components that meet performance, quality, cost, timing, and reliability objectives. You will support design reviews, validation planning, test data analysis, field issue resolution, and competitive benchmarking to improve system performance and product execution. This is a compelling opportunity to influence key powertrain integration systems that contribute to vehicle performance, sound, and overall product experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead complete system integration of intake and exhaust systems into off-road vehicle products.
- Own and manage intake and exhaust system development plans from concept through purchasing, manufacturing, validation, and production release.
- Ensure designs meet safety, quality, reliability, development schedule, cost, and performance goals.
- Complete design tasks in the Polaris Release System and support timely release of components and documentation.
- Create and maintain component specifications, test procedures, design guidelines, DFMEAs, and DVP&Rs.
- Ensure production drawings are accurate, properly dimensioned using GD&T, and aligned to key product characteristics.
- Organize and lead design reviews with engineering and functional teams to ensure appropriate input and alignment.
- Determine component manufacturing methods that support design, performance, quality, and cost objectives.
- Collaborate with designers, engineers, suppliers, and external resources to develop and refine system solutions.
- Prepare sketches, layouts, presentations, and technical materials to support resolution of engineering problems.
- Quantify intake and exhaust system performance through data acquisition, test data analysis, and development evaluation.
- Analyze field issues, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Desired Competencies:
- Technical / Functional Expertise: You apply the required technical or professional knowledge to perform your role effectively and stay current within your area of expertise.
- Problem Solving: You identify issues, assess root causes, and implement practical solutions that balance speed, quality, and risk.
- Collaboration: You work effectively with others across functions and levels, contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of design and development experience.
- Understanding and experience with intake and/or exhaust system design.
- Product development experience with vehicle mechanical systems or engines is preferred.
- Proficiency with Creo as a primary CAD software.
- Experience creating or supporting GD&T drawings, DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, component specifications, and test procedures.
- Experience using CAE tools to optimize designs is preferred.
- Lab testing and data acquisition experience is preferred.
- Experience riding off-road products, motorcycles, or other recreational vehicles is preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to operate off-road vehicles, including ATVs and side-by-sides, for development and performance evaluation.
- Travel as needed, up to 10%.
- This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
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The starting pay range for Minnesota is $98,000 to $129,000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors, it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range.
To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.
We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!
At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture. At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings. Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.
About Polaris
As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. www.polaris.com
EEO Statement
Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 800-765-2747 or [email protected]. To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov).
