Engineering Project Leader

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.

As a Project Leader supporting recreational vehicle development you will provide technical leadership across engineering programs and projects guiding design decisions that influence the performance quality and market success of off-road vehicle products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions integrate customer insights and deliver products that meet cost schedule and performance objectives.

This role offers the opportunity to influence high-visibility product outcomes while helping shape future vehicle capabilities across the Polaris Off Road Vehicle portfolio. Success in this position requires strong engineering judgment project leadership skills and the ability to drive alignment across multiple stakeholders while balancing customer expectations technical requirements quality timing and cost.

• Manage cost schedule and performance deliverables through integrated product team meetings leading cross-functional teams ranging from approximately 5 to 20 members.
• Influence the design and development of off-road vehicle components and systems to support product competitiveness profitability and market share objectives.
• Develop innovative concepts and solutions that improve customer satisfaction and identify new market opportunities.
• Benchmark competitive products technologies materials and manufacturing processes to inform engineering decisions.
• Apply the Polaris product development process to ensure consistent execution and successful program delivery.
• Plan coordinate and oversee technical assignments while evaluating project progress and results.
• Develop cost estimates for components tooling and development activities while monitoring project financial performance.
• Coordinate engineering development testing drafting layout prototyping and fabrication activities to achieve project objectives and schedules.
• Lead and participate in design reviews to ensure technical rigor and cross-functional alignment.
• Analyze field issues drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Represent Polaris in engineering industry and standards-related activities as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Technical / Functional Expertise: Applies engineering knowledge and technical expertise to effectively solve problems support product development and deliver business results while maintaining current knowledge within the field.

Project Leadership: Effectively leads cross-functional teams balances competing priorities and drives projects to successful completion while meeting cost quality and schedule objectives.

Critical Thinking: Analyzes information objectively evaluates options and applies sound judgment to solve complex technical and business challenges.

Customer Focus: Understands customer needs and uses feedback data and market insights to improve products processes and user experiences.

Collaboration: Builds strong partnerships across engineering manufacturing supply chain quality and business teams to achieve shared goals.

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience with demonstrated success leading engineering projects preferably in consumer product development powersports automotive or vehicle development.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams balance competing priorities and drive technical decisions throughout product development.
• Broad knowledge of engineering principles practices and procedures applied to complex technical challenges.
• Strong creativity innovation and decision-making skills.
• Quality-focused with a strong understanding of customer needs and product performance expectations.
• Experience estimating and managing component tooling and project costs.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools; experience with Creo preferred.
• Excellent communication organizational and project leadership skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across multiple functions.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced product development environment.
• Occasional travel may be required to support suppliers testing activities manufacturing locations and project objectives.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

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The starting pay range for Minnesota is $81000 to $107000 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 ().