Polaris Inc. · 1 day ago
Engineering Manager, CAE
Wyoming, MN, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$123K/yr - $162K/yr
5+ years expPolaris Inc. is a global leader in powersports, known for its innovative products and experiences since 1954. The Engineering Manager for CAE will lead a global team responsible for executing design verification plans and virtual validation activities, ensuring alignment with product strategies and fostering collaboration within high-performing teams.
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
Qualification
Required
B.S. Engineering required
5+ years of experience in CAE, with at least 3 years leading global engineering teams
Preferred
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
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
Comprehensive suite of benefits
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
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