Principal Engineer - Structures and Body-in-White

Polaris Inc.•Wyoming, WY

2d•$124,000 - $165,000

About The Position

At Polaris Inc., the Principal Engineer – Structures and Body-in-White leads the design, development, and validation of structural systems and components for Polaris Powersports vehicles from concept through production. The role works with program architects, subject matter experts, product management, suppliers, and operations teams to develop solutions that meet performance, quality, cost, manufacturing, and timing objectives. The position has end-to-end ownership of structural components, including design, validation, release, and production support. It offers the opportunity to influence vehicle structures and manufacturing strategies across multiple vehicle platforms. The role also leads technical design reviews, supports cross-functional program execution, and investigates field and production issues. Polaris describes its working environment as agile and offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The position is not eligible for sponsorship. The starting pay range for Minnesota is $124,000 to $165,000 per year; individual pay depends on factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to lead the design, development, and validation of structural components and assemblies from concept through production.
Knowledge of engineering documentation and product development tools, including component specifications, design failure mode and effects analyses, and design validation plans and reports.
Ability to evaluate manufacturing methods and balance structural performance, safety, quality, cost, reliability, and timing requirements.
Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, product management, manufacturing, operations, suppliers, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
Ability to lead technical design reviews and communicate engineering concepts through layouts, sketches, presentations, and related documentation.
Ability to investigate field and production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
Former employees must be eligible for rehire; current employees must be in good standing.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, validation, and production implementation of structural components and assemblies.
Own structural components throughout the product development lifecycle, including design, sourcing, validation, release, manufacturing, and production support.
Ensure structural designs meet safety, performance, quality, reliability, cost, and timing objectives for vehicle and accessory programs.
Create and maintain component specifications, design failure mode and effects analyses, design validation plans and reports, and related engineering documentation.
Evaluate and recommend manufacturing methods that support design, performance, quality, and cost objectives.
Collaborate with program architects, engineers, designers, subject matter experts, product management, manufacturing teams, suppliers, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
Develop engineering concepts, layouts, sketches, presentations, and technical documentation to support product development and decision-making.
Partner with suppliers to develop structural solutions for new vehicles and accessories.
Lead and participate in design reviews to establish technical alignment and support successful program execution.
Investigate field and production issues, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.