Polaris
Design Engineer (Body Systems)
Wyoming, MN, USA
No sponsorship$76k-$100kDetected 1 day ago
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About the role
- You will design, develop, validate, and support production release of vehicle exterior plastic and interior trim systems for Polaris products.
- In this role, you will lead component and subsystem development from concept through launch, including CAD design, supplier coordination, validation support, and issue resolution.
- You will work closely with Design, Vehicle Architecture, Project Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Validation, and suppliers to deliver manufacturable solutions that meet performance, quality, durability, appearance, cost, and timing objectives.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, validation, and production release of exterior plastic and interior trim components and assemblies from concept through production.
- Translate styling intent into manufacturable, production-ready designs in collaboration with Industrial Design and related engineering partners.
- Oversee and collaborate with B-side design resources to create and maintain 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of material, and release documentation.
- Develop component interfaces, attachment strategies, and assembly concepts to ensure proper integration with adjacent vehicle systems.
- Manage project deliverables, schedules, open issues, and risks to support program timing and cost objectives.
- Coordinate cross-functional activities with Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Validation, suppliers, and other stakeholders to deliver robust design solutions.
- Support material selection, tooling development, design-for-manufacturing reviews, and production launch activities.
- Develop and support subsystem specifications, DFMEAs, DVP&R plans, design reviews, and validation testing.
- Investigate and resolve design, manufacturing, validation, and field issues using structured problem-solving methods.
- Participate in prototype builds, vehicle integration activities, competitive benchmarking, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum of 3 years of product development experience with plastic components, vehicle body systems, or interior trim systems.
- Experience with injection molded plastic component design and manufacturing processes.
- Experience designing vehicle exterior plastics and/or interior trim systems.
- Knowledge of thermoplastic material selection for aesthetic and structural applications.
- Working knowledge of GD&T and dimensional stack-up analysis.
- To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.
- Understanding of DFMEA, DVP&R, root cause analysis, and structured problem-solving methods.
- Up to 10% travel is associated with this role.
- This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
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Nice to have
- Working knowledge and experience with 3D CAD modeling and engineering drawing creation
- Creo experience is preferred.
- Experience with tooling development, mold flow analysis, part or mold cost estimating, and supplier management is preferred.
- Powersports, automotive, motorcycle, agricultural, marine, or off-road vehicle experience 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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