Engineering Project Leader – Off-Road Vehicle Innovation

North Pole Star, S. de R.L. de C.V.; Wyoming (MN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Employee ownership

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness programs

PTO

Gym reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Polaris Inc. is seeking a Project Leader for ORV systems to provide functional technical leadership across engineering programs, guiding design decisions that impact performance, cost, and schedule.

You will develop innovative concepts, integrate customer insights, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet established standards. This role offers visibility into high-impact programs and a path to influence Polaris' growth in the ORV market, with a

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3-6 years of engineering experience, preferably in consumer product development.
• Broad knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and procedures.
• 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

• Manage costs (BOM & investment - man months, special expenses, and tooling capital), schedule, and performance KPIs through integrated product team meetings with small teams (~5–20 people).
• Influence designs of 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.

Skills

Creativity

Innovation

Decision making

Critical thinking

Customer focus

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD tools

Pro-E

Job description

Polaris Inc. is seeking a Project Leader for ORV systems to provide functional technical leadership across engineering programs, guiding design decisions that impact performance, cost, and schedule.

You will develop innovative concepts, integrate customer insights, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet established standards. This role offers visibility into high-impact programs and a path to influence Polaris' growth in the ORV market, with a