Polaris

Polaris

Engineering Manager (Vehicle Dynamics Design)

Wyoming, MN, USA

No sponsorship$141k-$186kDetected 11 days ago
RecruitingHRSystems EngineeringMechanical DesignLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

  • You will lead the Off-Road Vehicle -Vehicle Dynamics Design team responsible for suspension, steering, running gear, brake systems, and related chassis components.
  • In this role, you will oversee system and component design, development, release, and validation while ensuring solutions meet vehicle-level performance, quality, cost, manufacturability, and compliance expectations.
  • You will guide a global engineering team, partner across functions, and support execution across multiple vehicle programs.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary global engineering team responsible for vehicle dynamics systems and components, including suspension, steering, running gear, and brakes.
  • Oversee component and system design, development, release, and validation to deliver cost-effective, high-performance, compliant, and quality solutions.
  • Align vehicle dynamics system designs with overall vehicle architecture and attribute targets to support cohesive vehicle-level performance.
  • Collaborate with CAE, testing, manufacturing, suppliers, program management, and other cross-functional partners to support execution and shared accountability for program outcomes.
  • Establish and improve processes, standards, and workflows for component design, release, and validation across multiple programs.
  • Support systems engineering practices and best practices across chassis systems development.
  • Manage budgets, labor planning, and project expenses in alignment with strategic goals.
  • Partner with suppliers and external engineering resources to deliver high-quality components and remain aligned with industry trends and innovations.
  • Support technical reviews, prototype builds, vehicle testing, tuning activities, and issue resolution throughout development cycles.
  • Identify capability gaps and future skill needs, then support talent acquisition and development strategies to build a strong engineering team.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of product engineering experience with strong competency in vehicle dynamics systems, including suspension, steering, braking, and chassis design.
  • Proven experience leading technical teams and complex programs within matrixed, cross-functional, and global organizational environments.
  • Demonstrated expertise guiding mechanical system and component development to meet vehicle-level performance, cost, and quality targets.
  • Strong understanding of component design and release processes, DV/PV validation, and vehicle development cycles.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
  • To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.
  • Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories.
  • Experience working with cross-functional partners such as CAE, testing, manufacturing, suppliers, and program management.
  • This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
  • The starting pay range for Minnesota is $141,000 to $186,000 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.
  • 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

Compensation

  • The starting pay range for Minnesota is $141,000 to $186,000 per year.

Benefits

  • Provide technical direction, vision, and decision-making support to drive engineering excellence across programs.

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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