Polaris Inc. · 1 day ago
Engineering Process Manager
Wyoming, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$113K/yr - $149K/yr
5+ years expPolaris Inc. is a global leader in powersports, committed to innovation and operational excellence. The Engineering Process Manager will drive best-in-class product development capabilities and ensure the efficiency and sustainability of core engineering processes, particularly focusing on Engineering Bill of Material (BOM) Management.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Process Ownership & Optimization
Serve as the subject matter expert for CAD-driven Engineering Bill of Material (BOM) Management (including Variant / Configuration Management) with full accountability for end-to-end process ownership, integration, optimization, and sustainability
Own and champion assigned business processes, ensuring they are scalable, sustainable, and delivering tangible business value
Lead process design, definition, and documentation. Maintain comprehensive process maps, standards, and training materials
Actively lead solution definition, root-cause analysis, problem solving, requirements gathering, validation, user acceptance testing, change management, and implementation
Lead process improvement initiatives, leveraging LEAN methodologies, and project management frameworks
Provide work direction to team members, which may include both direct and indirect reports
Strategic Alignment & Governance
Align process objectives with long-range plans (LRP), capability & technology roadmaps, and organizational strategy
Lead collaboration with governance boards and cross-functional teams to prioritize investments and manage process change
Ensure clear roles and responsibilities (RACI), stakeholder engagement, and sponsorship for process initiatives
Quality Assurance & Data Stewardship
Ensure data stewardship resulting in a trusted, single source of truth for product development data in the digital thread
Define, monitor and control process adherence, ensuring compliance with internal standards
Develop and track metrics / KPIs to create visibility into improvement opportunities and risks
User Support & Change Leadership
Oversee production end-user support for your domain, ensuring quick and effective resolution of issues to ensure user efficiency
Lead change management efforts, including communication, training, and adoption strategies
Develop and maintain self-service resources and process documentation for global teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related technical field
At least 5 years' experience in model-year based New Product Development, working directly with Engineering Bill of Materials
Minimum of 4 years of experience managing complex, cross-functional projects within the following functions: Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, or Supply Chain
Experience leading the management of configurable Bill of Material (BOM) variant structure and rules, as well as change management (ECO/Deviation, etc)
At least 3 years' experience in Product Development business process ownership, optimization, and change management role
Expert-level proficiency with PTC suite of applications (Creo, Windchill) and Microsoft Office applications, including SharePoint and PowerBI
Proven ability to lead change, build strong relationships, and motivate at all levels within the organization and across functions within a matrix organization
Detail-oriented, highly organized, and self-driven individual with ability to multi-task and perform in a very fast-paced environment
Collaborative team player with strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
Preferred
Experience leading the management of configurable Bill of Material (BOM) variant structure and rules, as well as change management (ECO/Deviation, etc)
At least 3 years' experience in Product Development business process ownership, optimization, and change management role
Preferred LEAN experience with the following: facilitating Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping, Stage/Gate Process and New Product Development Process
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 insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Wellness programs
Paid time off
Gym & personal training reimbursement
Life insurance
Disability offerings
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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