Marine Engineering Architect

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Polaris is seeking an experienced engineer to join the marine innovation team as Staff Engineer - Platform Architect. This role will establish and oversee the cross functional technical deliverables for vehicle platforms. This includes supporting Key Product Characteristic (KPC) setting for the vehicle, ensuring the architecture supports delivering the KPCs and Vehicle Level Requirements, and supporting the necessary technical tradeoffs through development of the project. The Platform Architect also balances tactical trade-offs and problem solving with the long-term strategic thinking for future platforming and architectures that meet long-term business objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish requirements, specifications, and key product characteristics for vehicle platforms: overall vessel attribute targets (including dimensions, features, electronic controls, ride and handling, and powertrain/driveline objectives).
  

• Lead the technical resolution of cross-functional conflicts in the early phases of product development to balance customer requirements and business objectives
  

• Ensure architectures are appropriately balanced to deliver attributes from the most effective domain (mechanical, electromechanical, electrical, software).
  

• Develop and communicate the technology integration plan for the platform and sub-systems technology insertion plans
  

• Communication of targets by developing and cascading product concepts, functional concepts of operation, feature requirements, and working cross-functionally throughout design processes to ensure targets are met
  

• Apply principles of the Systems Engineering discipline to develop attribute, system, and subsystem targets
  

• Facilitate technical trade-offs between platform attributes, subsystems, and cross-domain opportunities in system architecture while protecting the customer facing KPC's
  

• Ensure design integration and geometric compatibility with mechanical and occupant package objectives
  

• Ensure design integration and information/electronic compatibility between electrical system components
  

• Identify attribute compatibility issues, and develop solution alternatives considering trade-offs (quality, function, weight, cost, assembly feasibility, flexibility, software etc.)
  

• Take a proactive, leadership role by acting as a customer advocate and technical 'referee' for attribute design, packaging, and features efforts
  

• Benchmark competitive products and innovations
  

• Perform and/or coordinate packaging trade studies to meet or define integration requirements
  

• Interact effectively across the organization: program management, customers, component engineering, design, manufacturing, and senior management
  

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• BS or MS in engineering
  

• 9+ years of Marine product engineering experience,
  

• Strong understanding of the Marine industry and associated technical design, compliance, standards, environment, and application(s).
  

• Experienced with composites, fiberglass, and marine manufacturing methods
  

• Experience with jet-propulsion and other forms of marine drives.
  

• Experience with powertrain integration
  

• Proven ability to progress mechanical design solutions for complex systems
  

• Knowledge of all phases of Product Development
  

• Passion for engineering and product excellence
  

• Capable of working efficiently on a small team
  

• Outstanding communication and presentation skills
  

• Overall vessel, attribute, and functional hardware knowledge
  

• Design for manufacturing and assembly plant experience
  

• Proficient in design and CAD software (Creo preferred)
  

• Testing and/or Drive Evaluation experience (preferred)
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Some travel required 25-50% for external partner interface, field testing trips, industry shows, etc.
  

• Fast-paced environment
  

• Small/start-up style team and environment
  

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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 culture. At 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 generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In 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; Indian Motorcycle® mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; 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. www.polaris.com

EEO Statement

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