Engineer, Specialist - Windchill Structuring

At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.

JOB SUMMARY:

Lead Bill of Material (BOM) structure management for various Polaris products using PTC Windchill. Responsible for identifying efficient methods to utilize CAD/Design structure to construct model BOMs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Creates and releases engineering BOMs; supervises and participates in their release through the change process

 Create and Manage the EBOM for colored parts, Create/Configure Variant/Model Specific EBOMs in Windchill

 Identifies model feature variables by analyzing project scope and model breakdown

 Set-up and management of parts, change objects, options, choices, rules, assigned expressions, and models

 Plans, organizes, and coordinates own work as well as communicates through regular updates, accountable for meeting schedule completion dates or for providing timely feedback when dates cannot be met

 Identifies and completes individual tasks required to meet overall project plan

 Provides guidance and assigns tasks to less experienced team members

 Multitasks and prioritizes a large volume of tasks in the Polaris release system efficiently

 Updates part structure in PDM to align with ERP requirements

 Develops and identifies business processes and standards to improve Engineering team efficiencies

 Collaborates with internal business partners to gather requirements to help find solutions for efficient system use.

 Partners with Engineering training to develop and deliver training to the internal Engineering staff

 Performs data analysis and audits to support Quality Assurance objectives

 Provides accurate and timely metrics to the Leadership team, as needed

 Actively participates in User Acceptance Testing (UAT), as needed

 Works on ad-hoc projects, as assigned  Support the Windchill users on Release Process as needed

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EDUCATION:

 Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, MIS, or related field

 Knowledge on Engineering Change Management, Understanding of multi-level EBOM & Variant Configuration

 Knowledge on Release workflow & ERP

 Good to have Automotive Industry Experience

 Minimum of 3 years Bill of Material experience preferred

 Proven track record and experience with Windchill

 CAD/Creo experience is a bonus  Direct experience managing structure for colors and/or raw materials

 Understanding of overloaded or Feature & Option model BOMs

 Must be a self-starter that requires minimal work direction

 Quick, Independent, & Eager Learner

 Ability to collaborate with several engineers and analysts of varied skill levels

 Experience in a model year-based production environment

 Strong problem resolution skills

 Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills

We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!

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; Indian Motorcycle® mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; 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 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.