Project Engineer - Recreation Accessories

Polaris Inc. • Wyoming, WY

9d • $78,000 - $103,000

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. Position Overview: As a Project Engineer, supporting recreational vehicle accessories, you will provide functional technical leadership across engineering programs and projects, guiding design decisions that influence the performance and market success of off‑road vehicle products. You will create and evaluate innovative design concepts, integrate customer insights, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver solutions that meet quality, cost, and schedule objectives. Your work will shape new product capabilities while ensuring alignment with established engineering standards and development processes. This role offers an opportunity to influence high‑visibility product outcomes and contribute meaningfully to Polaris’ continued growth in the ORV market.

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience, preferably in consumer product development.
• Broad knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and procedures applied to complex technical problems.
• Strong creativity, innovation, and decision‑making skills.
• Quality‑focused with attention to customer needs.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools; experience with Pro‑E preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design off‑road vehicle components and systems to support product competitiveness, profitability, and market share goals.
• Develop innovative design concepts that improve customer satisfaction and help identify new market opportunities.
• Benchmark competitive products, materials, and processes to inform design decisions.
• Apply the Polaris product development process to ensure consistent and effective execution.
• Plan, conduct, and supervise technical assignments, evaluating progress and results.
• Estimate part and tooling costs and monitor cost performance throughout project execution.
• Coordinate development, testing, drafting, layout, and fabrication activities to meet project objectives and schedules.
• Participate in design reviews to ensure input and alignment across engineering and functional teams.
• Analyze field issues and recommend effective technical solutions.
• Represent the company in engineering and legal standards meetings, contributing technical documentation and analysis as required.
• Perform additional project‑related assignments as needed.

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.
• Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level