Engineering Manager, CAE

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Job Summary:
Lead and manage a team responsible for executing CAE DVP&R (Design Verification Plan and Report) and virtual validation activities provide technical leadership and insight in design and analysis. The manager will work closely with technical leads to align execution with product and platform strategies while focusing on removing obstacles fostering collaboration and driving high-performing CAE teams.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a global team of CAE engineers fostering innovation collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Remove roadblocks and enable technical leaders to deliver effectively.
• Partner with core technical leaders to align execution with product and platform strategies.
• Understand technology trends at a working level to support team direction and strategic planning.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with program management technical leaders product owners and vehicle teams to ensure successful delivery of CAE solutions.
• Drive team performance through coaching mentoring and developing future leaders.
• Manage staffing hiring and resource planning aligned with business needs.
• Act as signatory at key milestone meetings in the stage gate process.
• Collaborate with Physical Test and Validation team to ensure CAE correlation and virtual validation process development.
• Manage the department annual budget quarterly forecasting and financial strategy related to CAE activities.
• Work with Analysis Methods team to establish engineering best practices including process adherence and tool usage. Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies and methods to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Cultivate an innovative culture driving automation and continuous improvement efforts to improve CAE Execution operation efficiency.
• Prepare and manage resource planning reporting and presentations for leadership visibility.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Skilled with CAE Software Suites like Ansys Altair Hyperworks MSC Hexagon 1D Tools required.
• Experience with phase gate product development process highly recommended.
• Strong overall knowledge of the vehicle development process including experimental correlation and product validation. Strong working knowledge of product safety and quality.
• Strong problem-solving skills adapting tools for data-based decision-making.
• Excellent communication interpersonal and team-building skills.
• Team player with the ability to work with several design teams concurrently and across multiple sites. Communicate across global cross-functional design teams.
• 5 years of experience in CAE with at least 3 years leading global engineering teams.

Education:

• B.S. Engineering required

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The starting pay range for Minnesota is $123000 to $162000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education experience knowledge skills and geography. While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range.

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 market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance 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 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 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; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Indian Motorcycle mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats including industry-leading 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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