Powertrain Test Engineering Leader

polaris; Wyoming (MN); On-site; USD 126,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Polaris Inc. in Minnesota seeks a Powertrain Test Engineering Leader to guide the Powertrain Laboratories, drive test infrastructure, and improve testing efficiency across development and validation labs.

You will oversee capital planning, resource allocation, and cross-functional collaboration with product engineering, validation, facilities, IT, and external partners to enable efficient powertrain development and product delivery. Strong leadership and lab engineering expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in powertrain development, testing, or laboratory engineering.
• Prior leadership experience managing engineering teams is preferred.
• Strong understanding of engine and powertrain systems, testing methodologies, and laboratory environments.
• Experience with dynamometer systems, emissions testing, and test data analysis is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity and drive cross-functional outcomes.
• Occasional off-hours support may be required; travel typically less than 10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of test engineers supporting multiple powertrain laboratory functions.
• Own overall performance of powertrain laboratory systems and engineering support across development and validation labs.
• Establish priorities, expectations, accountability, and technical ownership within the test engineering team.
• Drive resolution of complex lab and testing issues with clear ownership and timely closure.
• Improve lab uptime, test readiness, throughput, data quality, and responsiveness to program needs.
• Plan and allocate engineering resources for powertrain lab operations and cross-lab support.
• Identify gaps and develop mitigation plans to support business priorities.
• Own development and execution of the powertrain lab capital roadmap and implementation.
• Lead lab capability roadmap planning aligned to product development and regulatory needs.
• Collaborate with lab managers, product development, validation, field performance, facilities, IT, vendors, and external partners.
• Manage powertrain lab budgets including labor, capital, and expenses.
• Define, track, and improve key lab performance metrics like utilization, downtime, throughput, and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Business Acumen

Technical / Functional Expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Polaris Inc. in Minnesota seeks a Powertrain Test Engineering Leader to guide the Powertrain Laboratories, drive test infrastructure, and improve testing efficiency across development and validation labs.

You will oversee capital planning, resource allocation, and cross-functional collaboration with product engineering, validation, facilities, IT, and external partners to enable efficient powertrain development and product delivery. Strong leadership and lab engineering expertise are essential.