Sr. Design Engineer – Intake & Exhaust

Polaris Inc.•Wyoming, MN

6d•$98,000 - $129,000•Onsite

About The Position

You will lead the design, development, integration, and validation of intake and exhaust systems for future Off-Road Vehicle platforms. In this role, you will own system development from concept through release, working across engineering, design, purchasing, manufacturing, suppliers, and external resources to deliver components that meet performance, quality, cost, timing, and reliability objectives. You will support design reviews, validation planning, test data analysis, field issue resolution, and competitive benchmarking to improve system performance and product execution. This is a compelling opportunity to influence key powertrain integration systems that contribute to vehicle performance, sound, and overall product experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a closely related field.
Minimum of 5 years of design and development experience.
Understanding and experience with intake and/or exhaust system design.
Proficiency with Creo as a primary CAD software.
Experience creating or supporting GD&T drawings, DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, component specifications, and test procedures.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to operate off-road vehicles, including ATVs and side-by-sides, for development and performance evaluation.

Nice To Haves

Product development experience with vehicle mechanical systems or engines is preferred.
Experience using CAE tools to optimize designs is preferred.
Lab testing and data acquisition experience is preferred.
Experience riding off-road products, motorcycles, or other recreational vehicles is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead complete system integration of intake and exhaust systems into off-road vehicle products.
Own and manage intake and exhaust system development plans from concept through purchasing, manufacturing, validation, and production release.
Ensure designs meet safety, quality, reliability, development schedule, cost, and performance goals.
Complete design tasks in the Polaris Release System and support timely release of components and documentation.
Create and maintain component specifications, test procedures, design guidelines, DFMEAs, and DVP&Rs.
Ensure production drawings are accurate, properly dimensioned using GD&T, and aligned to key product characteristics.
Organize and lead design reviews with engineering and functional teams to ensure appropriate input and alignment.
Determine component manufacturing methods that support design, performance, quality, and cost objectives.
Collaborate with designers, engineers, suppliers, and external resources to develop and refine system solutions.
Prepare sketches, layouts, presentations, and technical materials to support resolution of engineering problems.
Quantify intake and exhaust system performance through data acquisition, test data analysis, and development evaluation.
Analyze field issues, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.