Polaris Inc.

Senior Staff Design Engineer – Body & Enclosures

Polaris Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Wyoming • Minnesota • Missouri • United States

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Salary

💰 $136,000 - $179,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Act as the senior technical lead for body systems and enclosures, setting technical direction, design intent, and NVH strategy across multiple programs
  • Lead the design, development, and validation of body systems, enclosure components, and NVH treatments from concept through production
  • Evaluate existing platforms to identify architectural opportunities and define forward-looking roadmaps
  • Establish, maintain, and evolve NVH treatment best practices, specifications, standards, DFMEA, and DVP&R
  • Provide technical guidance on materials, treatments, and manufacturing methods
  • Partner with sourcing and suppliers to integrate technologies
  • Serve as a technical reviewer during design reviews
  • Create and release engineering documentation in the Polaris Release System
  • Apply FEA and BEM tools to guide design decisions
  • Analyze field NVH issues and lead corrective actions
  • Mentor engineers across teams

Requirements

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in body/enclosure engineering or mechanical design
  • Core competency in injection molding and NVH treatments
  • Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling and Finite Element Analysis tools
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex designs from concept through production
  • Proficient in GD&T, FMEA, and tolerance stack-ups
  • Experience with PTC Windchill and CREO preferred
  • Ability to influence without authority and mentor engineers
  • Ability to work with and travel to domestic and international technology partners
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Profit-sharing plan
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Discounted employee stock purchases plan
  • Financial wellness education and consultation
  • Paid time off
  • Gym & personal training reimbursement
  • Life insurance
  • Disability offerings
  • Volunteer time off under Polaris Foundation
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
body systems engineeringenclosure components designNVH treatmentsinjection molding3D CAD modelingFinite Element AnalysisGD&TFMEAtolerance stack-upsdesign validation
Soft Skills
technical leadershipmentoringinfluencing without authoritycollaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationguidanceanalytical thinkingstrategic planningteamwork
Certifications
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering