Polaris Inc. · 1 week ago
Sr Layout Designer
Polaris Inc. is a global leader in powersports, pioneering product breakthroughs and enriching experiences since 1954. The Sr. Layout Designer is responsible for preparing design layouts and drawings, supporting new and existing programs, and providing design solutions to execute the product plan.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Plans, organizes, and coordinates own work as well as communicates through regular updates using Microsoft programs (Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel, Word)
Designs, develops, and executes new programs meeting all of the requirements set forth in the contract or scope of work
May work in a lead role, providing guidance and assigning tasks to less experienced team members
Supports styling (ID), purchasing, and manufacturing to ensure the components are meeting the required specifications—Lead meetings/discussions to ensure appropriate DFM (Design for Manufacture) requirements
Reviews engineering drawings and supporting documents to verify GD&T and adherence to company or Industry standard practices
Analyzes design options, confers with necessary staff to resolve details not completely defined; or generates design concepts with layout indicating alternative designs and recommended solutions
Determines tooling requirements and method of tooling components
Use CREO design software to model, design, and document engineering data
Develop/design procedures for parts, assemblies, and layouts
Ensure designs are meeting the safety, quality, reliability, development schedule, and cost goals set forth by the product planning group
Take part in frequent benchmarking activities and incorporate lessons learned into designs
Establish and effectively communicate design requirements early on for the Industrial Design team and work through solutions with ID to achieve a feasible concept
Competence in design methodology for multiple manufacturing processes
Perform other miscellaneous project related assignments such as BOM development and prototype procurement
Ability to understand, manage, and communicate the system level tradeoffs between different concepts
Qualification
Required
Two-year degree in mechanical drafting and design technology
Minimum of 7 years' design/drafting experience
Strong problem resolution skills
Working Knowledge of GD&T per ANSI/ASME Y14.5
Design experience with castings, injection molding, plastic, tube design, and complex stampings
Proven track record and extensive experience on CREO modeling software and Windchill Data Manager
Experience in a model year-based production environment
Direct design experience with components and systems; Powersports related is a plus
Must be a self-starter that requires minimal work direction
Must be able to successfully work on multiple projects at one while prioritizing work accordingly
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Quick learner with high level of ambition and drive
Strong people skills, able to work in a team environment
Ability to work with domestic and international technology partners
Microsoft software includes Excel, Project, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Market-leading profit-sharing plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
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
Disability offerings
Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off
Company
Polaris Inc.
Since 1954, Polaris has proudly defined, re-defined and then raised the bar again for the powersports industry.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$850M2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2025-07-02Post Ipo Debt· $350M
1987-08-21IPO
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