Sr Staff Engineer - Dimensional Control

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.

The Dimensional Control Engineer will support the Polaris off-road vehicle engineering team to further develop and execute an enterprise dimensional control strategy and lead the integration of advanced dimensional control practices into Polaris product development processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the dimensional control strategy to align Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and the Supply Base.
• Develop engineering capability through mentoring and classroom training; elevate consistency across teams and platforms.
• Establish dimensional requirements flow down from vehicle goals to systems, components, and suppliers.
• Define datum/locator schemes, measurement approaches, and variation metrics from component through full assembly.
• Lead tolerance analysis and variation studies to guide design decisions and ensure manufacturing feasibility.
• Define measurement system strategies and capability expectations, including CMM/3D scanning, fixtures, and MSA/GR&R.
• Engage early with NPI teams to proactively manage dimensional variation and ensure fit, finish, and functional quality.
• Drive dimensional readiness for prototype, pilot, and production builds, including measurement plans and issue resolution.
• Partner with suppliers to assess and improve dimensional capability, ensuring PPAP and production readiness.
• Create and maintain dimensional control standards, converting lessons learned into tools and best practices across programs.

Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in dimensional, manufacturing, quality, or design engineering with strong dimensional variation management experience. 
• Highly skilled in application and interpretation of GD&T per ASME Y14.5; demonstrated experience advising design teams on functional tolerancing and datum strategy
• GDTP Technologist Level Certification per ASME Y14.5 or above preferred
• Experience establishing measurement approaches and correlating results across engineering, plants, suppliers, and third parties.
• Working knowledge of metrology methods: CMM, 3D scanning, and functional gaging; PolyWorks experience preferred (or equivalent metrology software for programming and reporting).
• Familiarity with APQP/PPAP or other gated NPI quality systems; ability to translate dimensional risk into practical controls.
• Strong communication, influence, and coaching skills; able to lead cross-functional decisions without direct authority.
• Self-starter with the ability to create standards, teach others, and drive change.
• Novi location would require up to 20% travel to MN location.

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $136,000 to $179,000 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. 

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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).