Staff Layout Designer (Marine Innovation)

Polaris Inc.•Fort Pierce, FL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will support the design and development of Polaris off‑road vehicle systems and components, with a primary focus on engine integration including intake, exhaust, fuel, and EVAP systems. You will create high‑quality layouts and engineering drawings using CREO that meet defined engineering requirements and program timelines. This role may be filled as either a Layout Designer or Design Engineer based on your education, experience, and demonstrated capability. You will support both new and existing programs, help resolve field issues, and contribute design solutions aligned with product, quality, cost, and timing objectives. This position offers hands‑on exposure to system‑level vehicle integration and the opportunity to influence production‑ready designs.

Requirements

Associate degree in Mechanical Drafting, Design Technology, or a related technical field OR Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
Minimum 8 years of relevant layout, design, or engineering experience in a production or model‑year‑based manufacturing environment
Proven experience creating layouts, models, and drawings using CREO and Windchill
Working knowledge of GD&T per ANSI/ASME Y14.5
Experience designing components using multiple manufacturing processes including castings, injection molding, plastics, tubing, and complex stampings
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Project, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Ability to work with domestic and international technology partners

Nice To Haves

Candidates with a 2‑year technical degree and relevant layout/design experience may be considered for the Layout Designer level
Candidates with a 4‑year engineering degree may be considered for the Design Engineer level

Responsibilities

Create and execute design layouts, models, and engineering drawings in CREO and Windchill in accordance with engineering specifications
Design and develop components and systems to meet safety, quality, reliability, cost, and schedule targets
Support new product development and existing production programs, including field issue resolution
Collaborate with Industrial Design, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure designs meet functional and manufacturability requirements
Analyze design alternatives, evaluate tradeoffs, and recommend optimized solutions
Lead or participate in design reviews to ensure DFM, DFC, and DFW principles are incorporated
Review drawings and documentation to verify GD&T accuracy and compliance with company and industry standards
Determine appropriate tooling requirements and manufacturing methods for components
Develop and document design procedures for parts, assemblies, and layouts
Support BOM development, prototype procurement, and related project activities
Communicate system‑level design tradeoffs to technical and non‑technical stakeholders
May provide technical guidance and task direction to less experienced team members
Plan and coordinate assigned work while providing regular status updates using Microsoft tools