Polaris
Design Engineer (Seating and Occupant Restraints)
Wyoming, MN, USA
No sponsorship$76k-$100kDetected 1 day ago
HRSolidWorksCATIACreoGD&TMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingTolerance Analysis
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About the role
- You will design, develop, validate, and release seating and occupant restraint systems for off-road vehicle platforms.
- You will work closely with Industrial Design, Vehicle Architecture, Safety, Testing, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and suppliers to integrate seating and occupant retention systems into vehicle platforms.
- This is a compelling opportunity to own key vehicle systems that directly influence rider experience, product performance, and cross-functional execution across the development lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, validate, integrate, and release seating and occupant restraint systems for off-road vehicle programs.
- Create and maintain CAD models, engineering drawings, bills of material, technical specifications, and release documentation.
- Develop seat structures, foam systems, trim components, harnesses, seat belts, and related vehicle interfaces.
- Support rider ergonomics, occupant packaging, comfort, ingress and egress, and overall rider experience initiatives.
- Develop and execute Design Verification Plans and Reports and support prototype, validation, and production builds.
- Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to achieve performance, quality, cost, weight, and timing objectives.
- Lead root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions related to design, manufacturing, validation, and field issues.
- Support DFMEA activities, engineering change management, and product release processes.
- Problem Solving: You identify issues, assess root causes, and implement practical solutions that balance speed, quality, and risk.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in product development, mechanical design, or vehicle systems engineering.
- Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, DFMEA, and engineering drawing creation.
- To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause investigation skills.
- Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, testing, safety, suppliers, or related partners.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
- Up to 10% travel is associated with this role.
- This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Nice to have
- Proficiency with CAD software such as Creo, NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks
- Creo experience is preferred.
- Experience in powersports, automotive, commercial vehicle, recreational vehicle, agricultural, or related industries is preferred.
- Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, DVP&R, and product validation processes is preferred.
- Experience with ergonomic studies, occupant packaging, and vehicle integration is preferred.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes including stamping, welding, injection molding, foam molding, and soft trim systems is preferred.
Compensation
- The starting pay range for Minnesota is $76,000 to $100,000 per year.
Company info
- 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.
Visa & Work Authorization
- This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
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