Lead BIW Structural Design Engineer for Powersports

Polaris Industries; Wyoming (MN); On-site; USD 93,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Polaris Inc. in Wyoming, MN and Novi, MI is seeking a Design/Systems Engineer to lead the design, development, and validation of structural components for Powersports vehicles from concept through production.

You will collaborate with program architects, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to meet performance, quality, cost, and timing goals, owning components through release and production support. The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years in design engineering, BIW or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of design engineering or systems engineering experience.
• Experience with stamping, metal joining, and structural component design.
• Automotive BIW experience is preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to operate vehicles for development and testing purposes.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling software; Creo experience is preferred.
• Experience using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools.
• Experience with PTC Windchill Product Lifecycle Management software is preferred.
• Working knowledge of GD&T, FMEA, dimensional tolerance stack-up analysis, and fit-and-finish evaluation.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and validation of structural components and assemblies from concept through production.
• Ensure designs meet safety, quality, reliability, timing, and cost objectives established for vehicle and accessory programs.
• Complete design activities and support timely release of components and documentation through established product development processes.
• Create and maintain component specifications, DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, and related engineering documentation.
• Own and manage structural development plans through design, sourcing, validation, manufacturing, and production implementation.
• Support validation activities and manufacturing strategies for structural systems and component variants.
• Evaluate and recommend manufacturing methods that support design, performance, quality, and cost objectives.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, manufacturing teams, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver robust solutions.
• Develop engineering concepts, layouts, sketches, presentations, and technical documentation to support product development activities.
• Partner with suppliers to develop new vehicle and accessory solutions.
• Lead and participate in design reviews to ensure technical alignment and successful project execution.
• Investigate field and production issues, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Ability to work with and travel to domestic and international technology partners.

Skills

stamping experience

cross-functional teamwork

strong mechanical aptitude

MS Excel/Project/Word/PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline

Tools

Creo

FEA tools

PTC Windchill

Job description

Polaris Inc. in Wyoming, MN and Novi, MI is seeking a Design/Systems Engineer to lead the design, development, and validation of structural components for Powersports vehicles from concept through production.

You will collaborate with program architects, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to meet performance, quality, cost, and timing goals, owning components through release and production support. The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years in design engineering, BIW or