Sr Vehicle Architect – General

At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation.

We have an exciting technical engineering position for a high-achieving, highly-motivated senior-level person to join our team.

The Sr Vehicle Architect role is tasked with developing the next generation of Polaris ORV’s, new concepts, and fostering innovative ideas.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures all requirements are clearly established for the vehicle at the start of the program prior to design execution
• Owns the overall technical maturity of the System/Vehicle, Interfaces, and technical integration of sub-systems
• Assures all sub-systems work together and conducts system-level tradeoffs (quality, function, weight, cost, assembly feasibility, etc.) to meet Voice of the Customer (VOC)
• Direct communication with product manager to ensure accurate interpretation of L1 specifications and VOC
• Develops and cascades design targets and space claims, and works with the industrial design (ID) and component engineers as the vehicle design progresses to ensure targets are met.

• Performs and/or coordinates packaging trade studies to meet or define vehicle integration requirements
• Assists and leads the engineering team in root cause analysis and problem-solving
• Approves all systems designs and ensures they meet requirements
• Works with Chief Engineer to interpret and ensure adherence to internal and external requirements
• Leads technical resolution of cross-functional issues in the early phase to ensure the correct balance of customer requirements and business needs.

• Analysis of customer satisfaction and quality data for internal and competitive products.

  Takes a proactive, leadership role by acting as a customer advocate and technical ‘referee’ for cross-functional attribute, design, and vehicle packaging efforts.

• Performs and/or reviews benchmarking of competitive vehicles
• Interacts effectively across the organization: program management, customers, component engineering, design, manufacturing, testing, and senior management.

Skills, Knowledge & Education:

• Bachelor’s in Engineering.

  Master’s degree highly desired.

• Must possess a deep level of technical knowledge pertaining to new vehicle design and development
• Passion for engineering and product excellence
• Experience with mechanical design for complex systems preferred
• Knowledge of design risk management tools (DFMEA, HARA, etc)
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead, motivate, and influence a technical team
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge of all phases of Product Development
• Overall vehicle, attribute, and functional hardware knowledge
• Testing and Validation Experience
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills
• Manufacturing and assembly plant experience

We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to Think Outside.

Apply today!

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.

With annual 2020 sales of $7.0 billion, 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; Indian Motorcycle® mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; snowmobiles; and deck, cruiser and pontoon boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons.

Polaris enhances the riding experience with parts, garments, and accessories, along with a growing aftermarket portfolio, including Transamerican Auto Parts.

Polaris’ presence in adjacent markets includes military and commercial off-road vehicles, quadricycles, and electric vehicles.

Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.

EEO Statement

Polaris 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.