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Position Overview:
In this role, you will serve as a senior technical authority for Polaris off-road vehicle body systems and enclosures, providing strategic technical leadership from early concept through production. You will set technical direction, influence architecture decisions, and apply deep expertise to reduce vehicle noise, wind noise, and structural vibrations across multiple platforms. You will partner closely with engineering leaders, vehicle architects, product management, suppliers, and manufacturing teams to define requirements and deliver scalable, production-ready solutions. You will guide long-term platform strategies, ensure consistency in technical approaches, and elevate best practices across programs. This role offers the opportunity to shape vehicle refinement at scale and drive durable improvements across the Polaris portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
Act as the senior technical lead for body systems and enclosures, setting technical direction, design intent, and NVH strategy across multiple programs
Lead the design, development, and validation of body systems, enclosure components, and NVH treatments from concept through production
Evaluate existing platforms to identify architectural opportunities and define forward-looking roadmaps
Establish, maintain, and evolve NVH treatment best practices, specifications, standards, DFMEA, and DVP&R
Provide technical guidance on materials, treatments, and manufacturing methods
Partner with sourcing and suppliers to integrate technologies
Serve as a technical reviewer during design reviews
Create and release engineering documentation in the Polaris Release System
Apply FEA and BEM tools to guide design decisions
Analyze field NVH issues and lead corrective actions
Mentor engineers across teams
Desired Competencies:
Technical / Functional Expertise: You apply the required technical or professional knowledge to perform your role effectively and stay current within your area of expertise.
Critical Thinking: You analyze information objectively, evaluate options, and apply sound judgment to solve problems and make informed decisions.
Collaboration: You work effectively with others across functions and levels, contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives.
Qualifications:
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Minimum 10 years of experience in body/enclosure engineering or mechanical design
Core competency in injection molding and NVH treatments
Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling and Finite Element Analysis tools
Demonstrated experience leading complex designs from concept through production
Proficient in GD&T, FMEA, and tolerance stack-ups
Experience with PTC Windchill and CREO preferred
Ability to influence without authority and mentor engineers
Ability to work with and travel to domestic and international technology partners
Novi location -Travel up to 25-50%
This position is not eligible for sponsorship
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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.
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 (https://www.polaris.com/en-us/)
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 Talent.Acquisition@Polaris.com . To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) .
At Polaris, the need for diverse perspectives and experiences enables our vision of Best People, Best Team. We value our differences and align our passions to do great work. As a highly efficient growth company, we are driven to be agile and adaptable to support our customers. At Polaris we unite to create memorable adventures. Learn more at
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