Senior Off-Road Intake & Exhaust Design Engineer

Polaris Inc.

Wyoming (OH)

On-site

USD 98,000 - 129,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Polaris Inc. is seeking an experienced design engineer to lead intake and exhaust system development for future Off‑Road Vehicle platforms.

You will own system development from concept through release, collaborating across engineering, design, purchasing, manufacturing, and suppliers to meet performance, quality, cost, and timing goals. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of design experience, with Creo proficiency and knowledge of GD&T, DFMEAs, and

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a closely related field.
Minimum of 5 years of design and development experience.
Understanding and experience with intake and/or exhaust system design.
Product development experience with vehicle mechanical systems or engines is preferred.
Proficiency with Creo as a primary CAD software.
Experience creating or supporting GD&T drawings, DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, component specifications, and test procedures.
Experience using CAE tools to optimize designs is preferred.
Lab testing and data acquisition experience is preferred.
Experience riding off-road products, motorcycles, or other recreational vehicles is preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to operate off-road vehicles, including ATVs and side-by-side, for development and performance evaluation.
Travel as needed, up to 10%.

Responsibilities

Lead complete system integration of intake and exhaust systems into off-road vehicle products.
Own and manage intake and exhaust system development plans from concept through purchasing, manufacturing, validation, and production release.
Ensure designs meet safety, quality, reliability, development schedule, cost, and performance goals.
Complete design tasks in the Polaris Release System and support timely release of components and documentation.
Create and maintain component specifications, test procedures, design guidelines, DFMEAs, and DVP&Rs.
Ensure production drawings are accurate, properly dimensioned using GD&T, and aligned to key product characteristics.
Organize and lead design reviews with engineering and functional teams to ensure appropriate input and alignment.
Determine component manufacturing methods that support design, performance, quality, and cost objectives.