Sr. Project Engineer Modularity

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.

Position Overview:

You will lead and govern modularity strategies across ORV platforms helping reduce product complexity through part reduction reuse simplification and standardized interfaces. You will lead cross-functional teams responsible for developing and implementing modularity kits while balancing implementation targets cost platform requirements and business needs. You will partner with product sourcing operations finance design and subject matter experts to align on key decisions resolve issues and govern part variants throughout the kit lifecycle. This role provides an opportunity to influence platform-level solutions and drive meaningful complexity reduction across multiple functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multiple small- to medium-scale modularity kits and plans with accountability for successful development implementation adherence and sunsetting of part variants.
• Lead cross-functional teams to achieve variant reduction and reuse goals while meeting implementation targets cost objectives and platform requirements.
• Drive part reduction simplification reuse and development of standardized interfaces across modularity efforts.
• Partner with kit subject matter experts and product sourcing operations finance and design stakeholders to establish communicate and govern part variants.
• Own key decisions that drive kit and platform solutions including necessary trade-offs to support successful implementation.
• Monitor kit completion coordinate activities across team members resolve issues and maintain alignment throughout development and implementation.
• Own and maintain business cases supporting kit development.
• Lead full-day in-person workshops with cross-functional kit teams.
• Coach and develop subject matter experts to take ownership of assigned kits and their results.
• Motivate and align team members and stakeholders whose contributions affect program success.

Desired Competencies:

• Leadership: You inspire guide and empower others to achieve their best by setting clear direction fostering trust and creating an environment where people feel supported motivated and accountable for delivering results.
• Collaboration: You work effectively with others across functions and levels contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives.
• Business Acumen: You understand how your work impacts financial performance operational efficiency and organizational goals and you make decisions with the broader business context in mind.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years of project leadership or engineering project leadership experience in a similar industry. In place of industry experience applicable internships co-ops and student led programs (SAE or similar) can be substituted.
• Experience applying project management tools and methodologies.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills including written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and build effective working relationships with peers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong project planning organization and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to understand how program objectives tools and resources intersect across functions and use that understanding to support effective decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to make timely decisions while maintaining a focus on quality and customer needs.
• Ability to remain productive and constructive while working under pressure.
• Ability to travel up to 10% to manufacturing facilities and suppliers.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

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The starting pay range for Minnesota is $97000 to $128000 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; 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

Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race color religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability marital status familial status status with regard to public assistance membership or activity in a local commission protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process should contact Human Resources at or.To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law see:Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal ().