Marine Design Engineer

Polaris is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join the marine innovation team as Staff Engineer. This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer who will be responsible for mechanical systems & design from concept to production. You will be collaborating with program architects, subject matter experts, and product management to define key deliverables and create and execute industry-leading designs.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Maintains master CAD models and part designs 

• Ensures designs meet the safety, quality, reliability, development schedule, and cost goals set forth by the platform architect. 

• Completes design tasks in the Polaris Release System and ensures their timely release. 

• Ensures production drawings are accurate and properly dimensioned (using GD&T) to deliver Key Product characteristics (KPCs). 

• Create and maintain component specifications, DFMEA’s, and DVP&R’s. 

• Own and manage development plans from concept through purchasing and manufacturing ensuring the components meet specifications and build dates. 

• Organize and lead design reviews to ensure adequate input and involvement from all engineering and functional groups. 

• Determines the ideal component manufacturing method to ensure overall design, performance, and cost goals are met. 

• Collaborates with designers and engineers inside and outside of the marine innovation team, this includes engaging suppliers and external resources. 

• Prepares preliminary sketches, layout, and/or presentations to aid in the understanding and solutions of engineering problems. 

• Leads and participates in design reviews on an assigned project to ensure adequate input and involvement. 

• Quantify Systems performance through data acquisition and analysis of test data. Must be able to operate vehicles for the purpose of development and performance evaluation. 

• Analyze field problems and determine corrective actions/implement solutions. 

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE 

• BS in Mechanical engineering or equivalent.  

• 6+ years of Marine product or related design engineering experience 

• Significant experience with a 3-D CAD modeling package required, CREO preferred. 

• GD&T, FMEA, dimensional tolerance stack-ups, fit & finish. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Quick learner with a high level of ambition and drive. 

• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work in a small team environment. 

• Ability to work with and travel to domestic and international technology partners. 

• Self-starter that thrives in a fast-paced work environment. 

• Microsoft software including Excel, Project, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint 

Preferred 

• Strong understanding of the Marine industry and associated technical design, compliance, standards, environment, and application(s).  

• Experienced with composites, fiberglass, and marine manufacturing methods  

• Experience with marine jet-propulsion systems and powertrain integration 

• Experience using PTC Windchill Product Lifecycle Management software 

• Proven ability to progress mechanical design solutions for complex systems 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

• Some travel required 25-50% for external partner interface, field testing trips, industry shows, etc. 

•  Fast-paced environment 

• Small/start up style team and environment  

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