Job Summary
Responsible for leading the design, development, and validation of Polaris Ranger Suspension Components (Front & Rear) from concept to production. In this role you will be collaborating with program architects, subject matter experts, and product management to define key deliverables, create and execute industry-leading designs which align with Sourcing plans. Additionally, you will be working with Operations to develop and execute manufacturing strategies that ensure production success. *This posting is to gauge the interest and probe the market for the possibility of a future position in 2025*
Location: Polaris Proving Grounds, San Angelo TX
Responsibilities
- Design and develop non-tunable suspension components.
- Ensures designs are meeting the safety, quality, reliability, development schedule, and cost goals set forth by the whole goods and accessory product planning groups.
- Completes design tasks in the Polaris Release System and ensures their timely release.
- Create and maintain component specifications, DFMEA and DVP.
- Own and manage suspension components development plans from concept through purchasing and manufacturing ensuring the components meet specifications and build dates.
- Supports the validation and manufacturing strategy for all suspension variants from concept through production.
- Determines the ideal component manufacturing method to ensure overall design, performance, and cost goals are met.
- Collaborates with designers and engineers inside and outside of the Ranger Product Line team.
- Prepares preliminary sketches, layout, and/or presentations to aid in the understanding and solutions of engineering problems.
- Works closely with vendors for the development of new accessory offerings.
- Leads and participates in design reviews on assigned project to ensure adequate input and involvement.
- Analyze field problems and determine corrective actions.
- Performs other miscellaneous project related assignments.
Experience and Skills
- 3-5 years related design or system engineering experience.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with desire to drive vehicles for development and testing purposes.
- Experience with a 3-D CAD modeling package required, Creo preferred.
- Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) package preferred.
- Experience using PTC Windchill Product Lifecycle Management software preferred.
- GD&T, FMEA, dimensional tolerance stack-ups, fit & finish.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Quick learner with high level of ambition and drive.
- Strong interpersonal skills, able to work in a team environment.
- Ability to work with and travel to domestic and international technology partners.
- Self-starter that thrives in a fast paced work environment.
- Microsoft software including Excel, project, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Education
- Required-B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (College diploma) or equivalent.
Competencies
Achievement Orientation
Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent that meet or exceed standard expectations.
Collaborating with Others
Working together with others in a cooperative and supportive manner to achieve shared goals.
Customer Value Management
Developing customer value plans to create value for sales opportunities through effective communications and thorough knowledge of customers and markets.
Nurturing Innovation
Creating a welcoming environment that encourages different perspectives and new ideas, building a culture of curiosity, openness, and creativity across the organization and the wider community.
Ensuring Accountability
Holding yourself and others to high standards of accountability and creating an infrastructure and transparent corporate culture that supports and measures personal and organizational responsibility and accountability.