Global Engineering Director Job at Polaris Inc.
At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.
We have a very exciting Engineering leadership opportunity within the Off Road Engineering Team. In this role, you will lead the Global Utility Engineering Team responsible for technical development and execution of our Utility Vehicle Product Lines (RANGER & Sportsman) and associated Parts & Accessories.
You will have responsibilities for leading and growing the technical capabilities of the Utility Engineering team. In addition to your direct team, you will partner closely with a large cross-functional global team to successfully execute the Utility programs.
Key Responsibilities:
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Partner with Product Planning and Enterprise Program Management to establish long-range product plan, yearly budget, and overall technical execution plan for all Utility Products
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Lead engineering design & development of future Utility Vehicles for Off-Road
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Ensure Safety and Quality Standards are achieved and executed across the product portfolio.
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Continually advance the engineering team, optimizing the structure and bringing in new capabilities to drive future growth plans
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Champion and lead the technical execution of all Utility programs through the Product Development Process (PDP) ensuring all customer requirements are met (Quality, Performance & Cost), driving efficiency, and delivering new features and technology
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Manage multimillion-dollar R&D budget driving productivity and efficiency
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Benchmark Off Road Utility industry and parallel similar industries to drive learnings across the organization
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Own product quality requirements and improvement plans for Off-Road Utility products
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Support strategic long-range planning by working closely with the product planning team, sourcing, & operations
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Identify and implement tools and processes to improve Utility Vehicle development
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Ensure alignment across the organization including functional teams and the business
Education, Skills, and Experience required to be successful in the role:
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Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline
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Must be an experienced leader of large global engineering teams (preferably multi-level & matrixed) with wide-ranging skills and experience
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Demonstrated experience managing the development of complex systems and/or technologies following a well-defined process, preferably PDP
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Highly collaborative and thrives in a matrixed environment. Enjoys working across functions and levels to achieve results
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Ability to travel up to 25% both domestically and internationally (one week a month)
Desired Experience:
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Experience leading vehicle development specific to Off Road or similar Products
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Development of complex systems using systems engineering
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Master's in Engineering or MBA
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We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!
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.
EEO Statement
Polaris is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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