Staff Mechanical Engineer — Innovation & Prototyping

North Pole Star, S. de R.L. de C.V.; Wyoming (MN); Presencial; USD 112.000 - 148.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Polaris Inc. is hiring for an Advanced Technology & Innovation role to imagine, design, and bring to life new vehicle concepts, user experiences, and product innovations.

You will work with Design, UX, Product Planning, and Engineering to convert insights into prototypes and strategic directions. You will lead rapid prototyping, evaluate emerging technologies, and present opportunities to executives while collaborating across functions to balance customer value with feasibility and business

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical engineering design or related engineering roles preferred.
• Experience with calibration and software preferred.
• Agriculture, Transportation, powersports, or automotive design experience is highly desirable.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and flexibility in projects and emerging technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and challenge conventional engineering approaches.
• Proficiency with 3D modeling tools such as Creo, Blender, or similar platforms.
• Fabrication experience, including machining, welding, and assembly preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with problem-solving and creative thinking skills.
• Experience developing system requirements and performance specifications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical abilities, including problem-solving and root cause analysis.
• Effective interpersonal skills with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Project, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsabilidades

• Lead the creation, development, and refinement of innovative vehicle, system, and customer experience concepts.
• Translate customer insights, market trends, emerging technologies, and business opportunities into engineering concepts and prototypes.
• Design, engineer, and build concept vehicles, functional prototypes, and proof-of-concept models.
• Collaborate with Industrial Design, User Experience, Product Planning, and Strategy teams to balance desirability, feasibility, and viability.
• Drive innovation projects from ideation through concept development with iterative learning cycles.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, materials, and industry trends for competitive advantages.
• Lead rapid prototyping, testing, and validation to inform future direction.
• Present concepts and strategic opportunities to leadership teams.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to assess feasibility and risks.
• Build relationships with external partners and organizations to leverage opportunities.
• Document learnings to support future strategies.

Conocimientos

Creative thinking

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Ambiguity tolerance

Educación

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field

Herramientas

Creo

Blender

Machining

Descripción del empleo

Polaris Inc. is hiring for an Advanced Technology & Innovation role to imagine, design, and bring to life new vehicle concepts, user experiences, and product innovations.

You will work with Design, UX, Product Planning, and Engineering to convert insights into prototypes and strategic directions. You will lead rapid prototyping, evaluate emerging technologies, and present opportunities to executives while collaborating across functions to balance customer value with feasibility and business