Lead Off-Road Vehicle Engineering Projects

Polaris Inc.; Wyoming; On-site; USD 81,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Polaris Inc. is seeking a Project Leader to provide technical leadership across engineering programs in the Off Road Vehicle portfolio.

You will guide design decisions that affect performance, quality, and market success, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver on cost, schedule, and innovation. The role requires strong engineering judgment, proven project leadership, and the ability to balance customer expectations with technical requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of engineering experience leading projects in consumer product development or powersports.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive technical decisions.
• Broad knowledge of engineering principles and procedures for complex challenges.
• Strong creativity, innovation, and decision-making skills.
• Quality-focused with a strong understanding of customer needs and product performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost, schedule, and performance deliverables through integrated product team meetings with 5–20 members.
• Influence the design and development of off-road vehicle components to support competitiveness and profitability.
• Develop innovative concepts and solutions to improve customer satisfaction and identify new opportunities.
• Benchmark competitive products, technologies, materials, and processes to inform decisions.
• Apply Polaris product development process to ensure consistent execution and successful delivery.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee technical assignments while evaluating progress and results.
• Develop cost estimates for components, tooling, and development activities while monitoring finances.
• Coordinate engineering development, testing, drafting, layout, prototyping, and fabrication activities.
• Lead and participate in design reviews to ensure technical rigor and cross-functional alignment.
• Analyze field issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Represent Polaris in engineering, industry, and standards-related activities as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Engineering leadership

Project management

Technical decision-making

Broad engineering knowledge

Creativity

Quality focus

Customer focus

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Polaris Inc. is seeking a Project Leader to provide technical leadership across engineering programs in the Off Road Vehicle portfolio.

You will guide design decisions that affect performance, quality, and market success, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver on cost, schedule, and innovation. The role requires strong engineering judgment, proven project leadership, and the ability to balance customer expectations with technical requirements.