Engineer, Specialist - Plastics

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.

Polaris Industries Inc. seeks Engineer Specialist Plastics in Wyoming MN.

Design bodywork subsystems from concept to production with an emphasis on plastic part design. Support the technical design development and validation of subsystems using systems engineering principles to convert customer needs into subsystem specifications and define key attributes related to the subsystems. Work closely with industrial design systems engineers program teams vehicle architects validation engineering sourcing and manufacturing teams with the goal of delivering world class motorcycles which meet and exceed customer expectations. Lead design efforts for motorcycle bodywork including fairings saddlebags seats fenders trunks lighting interfaces and various other subsystems. Support all design related component styling purchasing and manufacturing issues with emphasis on quality reliability timely delivery and cost. Utilize 3D modelling software to design plastic body components. Establish a reasonable project development schedule from concept to production implementation in line with overall business requirements. Determine ideal component manufacturing route to ensure overall design performance and cost conformance. Analyze existing and new designs to identify and implement cost reduction opportunities. Determine nature and type of CAD models detail drawings and analysis required to support the above and create / supervise the release through the release cycle. Prepare preliminary sketches and/ or schematic diagrams and / or presentations to aid in the understanding and solution of engineering problems. Lead and participate in design reviews on projects to ensure adequate input and involvement from all the stakeholders. Ensure proper interactions are maintained to other systems. Participate at various stages throughout the vehicle development process. Analyze field problems and recommend possible solutions. Perform other miscellaneous project related assignments. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Other tasks and duties as assigned. Hybrid work schedule available with manager approval. Must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the Polaris office based in Wyoming MN.

Time spent traveling is minimal likely 5% or less of time on an annual basis. Domestic travel is required to support preproduction product builds and visit vendors in support of development work. It may be possible that travel is required to interact with customers.

Position Qualifications: Requires a Bachelors or foreign equivalent degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or related engineering field plus 3 years of professional work experience in powersports automotive agricultural or consumer product design.

Additionally a qualified applicant must have professional experience with:

Experience in surfacing and solid modeling using a CAD modeling package such as PTC Creo to 3D model components and assemblies and to manipulate the vehicle assemblies and generate 2D prints. Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and dimensional tolerance stackups to calculate expected component and assembly variation and to ensure assemblies meet dimensional and aesthetic fitandfinish requirements of the vehicle by documenting allowable part variation and measurement approaches. Experience generating and participating in FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) to review applicable subsystems and aide in identifying potential failure modes both from a design (DFMEA) and a process (PFMEA) perspective to ensure a safe consistent and highquality product can be produced. Experience using FEA (Finite Element Analysis) in order to design parts which wont fail during validation testing or by the consumers usage by predicting loading induced stresses stain displacements and modal harmonics of components and assemblies. Experience interpreting MFA (mold flow analysis) results in order to collaboratively refine the injection mold tooling gating and component part geometry to predict and correct for any potential defects as a result of molding which would result in unacceptable parts before producing any physical tooling. Must have a foundational knowledge of injection molding tool design and its impact on molded component design to meet cosmetic dimensional and cost expectations Experience with plastic resin families (amorphous and semicrystalline resins) to specify appropriate resins based on the conditions and environment for which the parts and/or assemblies must survive. Experience designing components for diecasting stampings and weldments in order to have design ownership for all aspects associated with any given bodywork subsystem

Special requirement: mandatory drug testing and background checks

The pay range for Minnesota is $87381 to $99000 per year. Individual salaries are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education experience knowledge skills and geography.

Must also have authority to work permanently in the U.S.

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 marketleading profitsharing plan that is fundamental to our payforperformance 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 future. In 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 highquality product lineup includes the Polaris RANGER RZR and Polaris GENERAL sidebyside offroad vehicles; Sportsman allterrain offroad vehicles; military and commercial offroad vehicles; snowmobiles; Indian Motorcycle midsize and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot motoroadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats including industryleading 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

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