Sr. Project Engineer

Polaris Inc. • Roseau, MN

74d • $90,000 - $119,000

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: Leads powertrain projects from Conception to product release, with a strong focus on planning and overseeing project execution, motivating the project team, managing progress and risks, ensuring alignment with goals, facilitating communication, and reporting on performance. This role plays a critical part in executing the powertrain strategy by guiding teams through a structured Polaris Product Development Process (PDP).

Requirements

• BS Engineering Degree required.
• Minimum 2-5 years of program leadership or engineering project leadership experience in a similar industry.
• Strong technical background.
• Strong interest in powersports products such as motorcycles, off-road vehicles and snowmobiles.
• Skilled at navigating ambiguity, translating vehicle-level attributes into actionable project definitions and early-stage initiatives.
• Relentlessly driven, with a mindset to maintain momentum and continuously push projects forward.
• Sincere desire to exceed customers’ expectations.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain a positive attitude.
• Strong leadership skills and ability.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Comfortable presenting to and interacting with senior leadership and executives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to influence others.
• Demonstrated ability to form business inter-relationships with supporting managers, leaders, staff, and suppliers.
• Decisive and prone to action.
• Must be quality-oriented and customer-focused.
• Excellent project planning, organizing, and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all requirements are clearly established for the project team at the start of the program.
• Responsible for the overall success of PT PDP process from concept to manufacturing.
• Interact and direct resources at multiple Powertrain and product group engineering sites.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver results aligned with strategic goals.
• Utilize the Polaris Product Development Process (PDP) to guide project execution, ensuring all requirements are clearly defined, documented, and communicated.
• Work cross-functionally with stakeholders to drive critical decisions and approvals.
• Prepare and provide clear and concise project status communications across all levels of the organization.
• Collaborate with suppliers to use their design expertise where appropriate.
• Foster a high-performing team culture and motivate cross-functional contributors to ensure program success.
• Manage and report on project budgets.
• Assist functional managers to plan budgets and manpower forecasts.
• Monthly financial meeting with Engineering management.
• Responsible for identifying and securing resources for projects.
• Lead strategic initiatives for large or multiple smaller projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan.
• Generous matching contribution to 401(k).
• Financial wellness education and consultation.
• Comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid time off.
• Gym & personal training reimbursement.
• Life insurance and disability offerings.
• Paid volunteer time off through the Polaris Foundation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree