Engineering Manager, CAE

Polaris Inc. • Wyoming, MN

21h • $123,000 - $162,000

About The Position

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. Job Summary: Lead and manage a team responsible for executing CAE DVP&R (Design Verification Plan and Report) and virtual validation activities, provide technical leadership and insight in design and analysis. The manager will work closely with technical leads to align execution with product and platform strategies, while focusing on removing obstacles, fostering collaboration, and driving high-performing CAE teams.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in CAE, with at least 3 years leading global engineering teams.
• B.S. Engineering required

Nice To Haves

• Skilled with CAE Software Suites like Ansys, Altair Hyperworks, MSC Hexagon, 1D Tools required.
• Experience with phase gate product development process highly recommended.
• Strong overall knowledge of the vehicle development process, including experimental correlation and product validation.
• Strong working knowledge of product safety and quality.
• Strong problem-solving skills adapting tools for data-based decision-making.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills.
• Team player, with the ability to work with several design teams concurrently and across multiple sites.
• Communicate across global cross-functional design teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a global team of CAE engineers, fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Remove roadblocks and enable technical leaders to deliver effectively.
• Partner with core technical leaders to align execution with product and platform strategies.
• Understand technology trends at a working level to support team direction and strategic planning.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with program management, technical leaders, product owners, and vehicle teams to ensure successful delivery of CAE solutions.
• Drive team performance through coaching, mentoring, and developing future leaders.
• Manage staffing, hiring, and resource planning aligned with business needs.
• Act as signatory at key milestone meetings in the stage gate process.
• Collaborate with Physical Test and Validation team to ensure CAE correlation and virtual validation process development.
• Manage the department annual budget, quarterly forecasting, and financial strategy related to CAE activities.
• Work with Analysis Methods team to establish engineering best practices, including process adherence and tool usage.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies and methods to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Cultivate an innovative culture, driving automation and continuous improvement efforts to improve CAE Execution operation efficiency.
• Prepare and manage resource planning, reporting, and presentations for leadership visibility.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees