Staff Engineer, Vehicle Architect

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.

POSITION SUMMARY

Engineering position with growth potential for high-achieving, highly motivated individual. This person will establish and oversee the technical deliverables for a vehicle platform. This includes supporting Key Product Characteristic (KPC) setting for the vehicle, ensuring the architecture supports delivering the KPCs and Vehicle Level Requirements, and supporting the necessary technical tradeoffs through development of the project. The Vehicle Architect also balances the tactical trade-offs and problem solving with the long-term strategic thinking for future platforming and architectures that meet long term business objectives

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interact effectively with product and portfolio planning, customer insights, design engineering, manufacturing, industrial design and senior management to create cohesive and optimized vehicle designs.
• Translate and cascade stakeholder goals into engineering requirements by applying Systems Engineering principles to develop vehicle attribute and subsystem requirements.
• Break down complex information into simple, easy-to-understand requirements and key product characteristics, ensuring clarity and accessibility for all stakeholders.
• Lead the development of vehicle and product concepts, including architecture, structure, and advanced technologies, while working cross-functionally to turn customer insights into innovations.
• Provide clear direction and vision to align team efforts while ensuring technical excellence and innovation.
• Ensure vehicle architectures are designed appropriately balanced to deliver attributes from the most effective domains (mechanical, electromechanical, electrical, software).
• Manage seamless integration and functionality of interfaces within a vehicle.
• Perform and/or facilitate trade studies between vehicle attributes, subsystems, and feature requirements and lead the resolution of cross-functional conflicts throughout the product development process to balance customer requirements and business objectives.
• Take a proactive, leadership role by acting as a customer advocate and technical ‘referee’ for vehicle attributes, packaging, features and design.
• Understand the competitive landscape by understanding customer trends, identifying key competitors, and evaluating their vehicles' features, performance, and pricing.
• Coach and support the adoption of Systems Engineering processes and tools, while serving as a subject matter resource for their evolution across the organization.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of product engineering experience with comprehensive knowledge of all phases of product development.
• High level of competency in multiple subsystems or engineering disciplines and ability to apply knowledge of vehicle attributes, subsystems, and manufacturing processes.
• Passion for engineering and product excellence.
• Proven ability to progress mechanical and electromechanical design solutions for complex systems.
• Experience in the application of systems engineering processes, including requirements creation and maturation at the vehicle level, and proficiency with requirements management tools (e.g., CodeBeamer, DOORS, Jama).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Able to analyze and interpret data to make informed design decisions and translate customer insights into design innovations.
• Manufacturing and assembly plant experience.
• Proficient in designing and running CAD software (Creo preferred).
• Testing and/or drive evaluation experience (preferred).

Note* Title will be commensurate to years of experience. 

The pay range for Minnesota is $116,000 to $153,000 per year. Individual salaries are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.

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; 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 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).