Project Engineer – Military
Polaris Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Wyoming • Minnesota, Wyoming • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $78,000 - $103,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Lead cross-functional efforts to design, develop, and launch innovative powersports products
- Lead engineering project execution from concept through production launch
- Manage technical execution across engineering disciplines to meet performance, cost, and timing targets
- Collaborate with design, manufacturing, sourcing, and quality teams to ensure robust product development
- Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and technical deliverables
- Drive issue resolution and risk mitigation throughout the development cycle
- Support validation and testing activities, including prototype builds and field evaluations
- Communicate project status and technical decisions to leadership and stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with Polaris engineering standards and regulatory requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering (Master’s preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in product development or project engineering, preferably in automotive or powersports
- Strong understanding of engineering principles, CAD tools, and product lifecycle management
- Familiarity with DFMEA, DVP&R, and APQP processes
- Knowledge of embedded systems, vehicle dynamics, or powertrain systems
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to travel occasionally to manufacturing sites and test locations
- US Citizen or Permanent Resident Status Preferred
- Position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Market-leading profit-sharing plan
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (company contributions)
- Discounted employee stock purchases plan
- Generous matching contribution to 401(k)
- Financial wellness education and consultation
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Wellness programs
- Paid time off
- Gym & personal training reimbursement
- Life insurance and disability offerings
- Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
product developmentproject engineeringengineering principlesCAD toolsproduct lifecycle managementDFMEADVP&RAPQP processesembedded systemsvehicle dynamics
Soft skills
communicationorganizational skillsproblem-solvingleadershipcollaborationrisk mitigationissue resolutiontime managementbudget managementtechnical decision-making
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Systems EngineeringMaster’s degree in Engineering (preferred)