Polaris Inc. · 5 days ago
Powertrain Design Engineer
Wyoming, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$78K/yr - $103K/yr
3+ years expPolaris Inc. is a global leader in powersports, dedicated to innovation and employee empowerment. The Powertrain Design Engineer will lead the design and release of engine components and systems, ensuring quality and manufacturability from concept to production.
Responsibilities
Performs all design related activities related to component function with emphasis on quality, reliability, timely delivery, cost, and particularly manufacturability; handles level 1 programs with ease
Establishes a reasonable project development schedule from concept to production implementation in line with overall business requirements
Determines ideal component manufacturing method to ensure overall design, performance, and cost conformance
Creates and releases 3D models, detailed drawings, perform analyses to support the above and complete their release through PTC Windchill
Prepares 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 to ensure adequate input and involvement from all stakeholder groups
Analyzes supplier/manufacturing, test and field problems and recommends possible solutions
Participates in peer teams to share knowledge and expertise
Coordinate engineering efforts at supplier locations before, during and after a production launch to ensure specification accuracy and accountability and co-engineer powertrain components
Performs other miscellaneous project related assignments
Coordinate work across multiple global cross functional product teams within (FEA, Supplier Quality) and outside (external design firms) of the Polaris organization
On-site support of supplier run at rates (RARs)
Qualification
Required
B.S in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or equivalent
3-6 years minimum related design experience in an O.E. Environment
experience with a 3-D CAD modeling package, Creo preferred
Strong mechanical aptitude
experience with one or more of the following Powertrain Design Categories: Engine Architecture, Power Cylinder, Cranktrain, Cylinder Head, Crankcases, Valvetrain, Intake and Exhaust Systems, Fuel Systems, Lubrication System, Starting and Charging Systems, Transmissions and Gears, Bolted Joint Analysis, Performance Development as related to engine design
Experience with creation of specifications for system requirements and performance
Experience in design related processes such as: GD&T, FMEA, DVP&R, DRBFM, dimensional tolerance stack-ups
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
High level of people skills, able to work in a global team environment
Ability to work with domestic and international technology partners
Microsoft software including Excel, Project, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
Preferred
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
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 and 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.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$850M2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2025-07-02Post Ipo Debt· $350M
1987-08-21IPO
Leadership Team
Mike Speetzen
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2026-01-09
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