Off-Road Vehicle Seating Design Engineer

Polaris Inc.; Wyoming (OH); On-site; USD 76,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Profit-sharing

Job summary

Polaris Inc. is seeking a mechanical engineer to design, develop, validate, and release seating and occupant restraint systems for off-road platforms.

You will create CAD models, BOMs, and release documentation, while addressing ergonomics, packaging, and rider experience across the development lifecycle. You will work with engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, testing, and suppliers to meet performance, cost, weight, and timing goals, lead root-cause investigations, and ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in product development, mechanical design, or vehicle systems engineering.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as Creo, NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks; Creo experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, DFMEA, and engineering drawing creation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause investigation skills.
• Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, testing, safety, suppliers, or related partners.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Experience in powersports, automotive, commercial vehicle, recreational vehicle, agricultural, or related industries preferred.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, DVP&R, and product validation processes preferred.
• Experience with ergonomic studies, occupant packaging, and vehicle integration preferred.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes including stamping, welding, injection molding, foam molding, and soft trim systems preferred.
• Up to 10% travel is associated with this role.
• Not eligible for sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, validate, integrate, and release seating and occupant restraint systems for off-road vehicle programs.
• Create and maintain CAD models, engineering drawings, bills of materials, technical specifications, and release documentation.
• Develop seat structures, foam systems, trim components, harnesses, seat belts, and related vehicle interfaces.
• Support rider ergonomics, occupant packaging, comfort, ingress and egress, and rider experience initiatives.
• Develop and execute Design Verification Plans and Reports and support prototype, validation, and production builds.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to achieve performance, quality, cost, weight, and timing objectives.
• Lead root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions related to design, manufacturing, validation, and field issues.
• Support DFMEA activities, engineering change management, and product release processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, safety, and internal engineering requirements.
• Participate in benchmarking and continuous improvement focused on cost while maintaining durability, quality, safety, and customer experience.

Skills

Mechanical design

Cross-functional teamwork

GD&T knowledge

Root cause analysis

DFMEA experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

NX

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

Polaris Inc. is seeking a mechanical engineer to design, develop, validate, and release seating and occupant restraint systems for off-road platforms.

You will create CAD models, BOMs, and release documentation, while addressing ergonomics, packaging, and rider experience across the development lifecycle. You will work with engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, testing, and suppliers to meet performance, cost, weight, and timing goals, lead root-cause investigations, and ensure