Project Engineer

Polaris Industries; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennington, a Polaris Industries subsidiary, seeks a Project Engineer in Elkhart, IN to design, integrate, and launch pontoon product systems. You will work with cross‑functional teams to balance design and manufacturing constraints, using 3D CAD and SolidWorks.

Responsibilities include vendor management, prototype support, and adherence to safety standards while advancing new product introductions in marine interiors and related assemblies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in marine, automotive, or aircraft interior design and production preferred.
• Vector mechanics knowledge.
• Experience with project management, development programs, and prototyping.
• Understanding of ergonomic requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent multitasking and organizational skills.
• Strong communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate mechanical and structural product systems using 3D CAD.
• Manage relationships with key vendors.
• Stay updated on industry trends via trade shows and sources.
• Apply engineering experience across product development, prototyping, validation, manufacturing, QA, and support.
• Manage work from concept through design release and production support.
• Collaborate with industrial design to capture design requirements.
• Modify designs considering cost, weight, and manufacturing targets.
• Support prototype builds and production implementation, including fabrication and assembly.
• Create and maintain production‑ready 3D CAD models and drawings using SolidWorks and GD&T.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

3D CAD

Project management

Ergonomics

Multitasking

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Manufacturing integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

GD&T

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Bennington is the market leading pontoon boat manufacturer and a wholly owned subsidiary of Polaris Industries, a Fortune 500 company. We pride ourselves on delivering a boating experience that’s second to none through our emphasis on innovation, design, product quality, and relentless focus on customer satisfaction. Our team members live that passion every day and have fueled our growth across 6 buildings in Elkhart, IN.

The Project Engineer is a versatile, hands‑on contributor with broad experience in product design, development, manufacturing, and launch. Strong 3D CAD skills are required to integrate multiple systems, balance design and manufacturing constraints, address compliance, and solve varied technical challenges across Bennington’s pontoon product lines in collaboration with cross‑functional teams and suppliers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Design and integrate mechanical, structural, and other product systems based on defined and derived requirements using 3D CAD
• Manage relationships with key material and component vendors
• Attend and visit trade shows or other sources to stay up to date on current trends in the furniture and marine industries
• Apply broad engineering experience across cross‑functional product development, prototyping, validation, manufacturing, quality, and customer support
• Manage assigned work from requirements and concept through design release, validation, launch, and production support
• Work directly with industrial design to collect and understand the project design requirements
• Modify designs based on cost, weight and manufacturing targets and capabilities
• Support prototype builds and production implementation, including fabrication, assembly, installation, serviceability, and quality
• Create and maintain production‑ready 3D CAD models, assemblies, and design details using SolidWorks
• Prepare and revise manufacturing drawings using GD&T for manufacturability and repeatability
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Design, Product Design or related field desired, or equivalent qualification or a combination of job‑related education
• Extensive experience in marine, automotive, or aircraft interior design and production is highly preferred
• Highly skilled in vector mechanics
• Experience with project management, development programs, and prototyping
• Understanding of ergonomic requirements
• Highly proficient in AutoCAD and SolidWorks
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent ability to multitask and change direction quickly with minimal disruption
• Excellent time management/organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills within team and cross‑functionally
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines
• Strong ability to build positive relationships at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to achieve goals, results‑oriented and self‑driven

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled