Off-Road Vehicle Engineering Lead

Polaris Inc; Wyoming (MN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing plan

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Polaris Inc. is seeking a Project Leader for recreational vehicle development to provide technical leadership across engineering programs, guiding decisions that influence performance, quality, and market success of off-road vehicles.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions, integrate customer insights, and deliver products meeting cost, schedule, and performance objectives.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years engineering experience leading projects, preferably in consumer product development, powersports, automotive, or vehicle development.
• 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 understanding of customer needs and product performance expectations.
• Experience estimating and managing component, tooling, and project costs.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools; Creo preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project leadership skills.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Polaris Inc. is seeking a Project Leader for recreational vehicle development to provide technical leadership across engineering programs, guiding decisions that influence performance, quality, and market success of off-road vehicles.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions, integrate customer insights, and deliver products meeting cost, schedule, and performance objectives.