Engineering Manager (Powertrain Test)

At Polaris Inc. we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.

Position Overview:

You will lead the Powertrain Test Engineering team supporting Polaris Powertrain this role you will be accountable for laboratory system performance engineering support resource alignment technical capability capital planning and continuous improvement across multiple lab environments. You will work closely with product engineering validation lab operations facilities IT vendors and external partners to ensure test infrastructure and processes support efficient powertrain development and product delivery. This is a compelling opportunity to influence lab capability improve testing efficiency and help shape the systems and investments that support future powertrain development.

Key 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 by ensuring clear ownership timely closure and effective cross-functional alignment.
• Improve lab uptime test readiness throughput data quality and responsiveness to program needs.
• Plan and allocate engineering resources supporting powertrain lab operations while balancing workload priorities and technical support across labs.
• Identify resource capability and process gaps and develop mitigation plans to support business priorities.
• Own development and execution of the powertrain lab capital roadmap including project definition justification prioritization and implementation.
• Lead near-term and long-term lab capability roadmap planning aligned to product development needs regulatory requirements and future technologies.
• Partner with lab managers product development validation field performance facilities IT vendors and external partners to support lab operations and improvements.
• Manage powertrain lab-related budgets including labor capital and expenses.
• Define track and improve key lab performance metrics such as utilization downtime throughput and quality.

Desired Competencies:

• Leadership: You inspire guide and empower others to achieve their best by setting clear direction fostering trust and creating an environment where people feel supported motivated and accountable for delivering results.
• Business Acumen: You understand how your work impacts financial performance operational efficiency and organizational goals and you make decisions with the broader business context in mind.
• Technical / Functional Expertise: You apply the required technical or professional knowledge to perform your role effectively and stay current within your area of expertise.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a 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.
• Strong problem-solving decision-making and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across functions.
• Financial and project management experience including capital planning and budgeting is preferred.
• Ability to support work in a powertrain development and laboratory environment with regular interaction across test labs dyno facilities and engineering teams.
• Occasional off-hours support may be required for critical testing or issue resolution.
• Travel as required typically less than 10%.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

#LI-CS99

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $126000 to $166000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education experience knowledge skills and geography. While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range.

To qualify for this position former employees must be eligible for rehire and current employees must be in good standing.

We are an ambitious resourceful and driven workforce which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!

At Polaris we put our employees first by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance Polaris employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generousmatching contribution to 401(k) financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial addition to competitive pay Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including health dental and vision insurance wellness programs paid time off gym & personal training reimbursement life insurance and disability offerings. Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off we support employees who actively volunteer their time efforts and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

About Polaris

As the global leader in powersports Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER RZR and Polaris GENERAL side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Slingshot moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts garments and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.

EEO Statement

Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race color religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability marital status familial status status with regard to public assistance membership or activity in a local commission protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process should contact Human Resources at or.To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law see:Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal ().