Marine Engineering Architect

PII01 Polaris Industries Inc. - Medina, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Medina, OH

501-1,000 employees

About the position

Polaris Inc. is seeking an experienced Staff Engineer - Platform Architect to join the marine innovation team. This role is pivotal in establishing and overseeing the technical deliverables for vehicle platforms, ensuring that the architecture supports key product characteristics and vehicle level requirements. The Platform Architect will balance tactical trade-offs with long-term strategic thinking to meet business objectives, while also leading cross-functional teams in the development of innovative marine products.

Responsibilities

• Establish requirements, specifications, and key product characteristics for vehicle platforms.
• Lead the technical resolution of cross-functional conflicts in early product development phases.
• Ensure architectures are balanced to deliver attributes from mechanical, electromechanical, electrical, and software domains.
• Develop and communicate the technology integration plan for the platform and sub-systems.
• Facilitate technical trade-offs between platform attributes and subsystems.
• Ensure design integration and geometric compatibility with mechanical and occupant package objectives.
• Identify attribute compatibility issues and develop solution alternatives considering various trade-offs.
• Benchmark competitive products and innovations.
• Interact effectively across the organization including program management, customers, and senior management.

Requirements

• BS or MS in engineering
• 9+ years of Marine product engineering experience
• Strong understanding of the Marine industry and associated technical design
• Experience with composites, fiberglass, and marine manufacturing methods
• Experience with jet-propulsion and other forms of marine drives
• Proven ability to progress mechanical design solutions for complex systems
• Knowledge of all phases of Product Development
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills
• Proficient in design and CAD software (Creo preferred)

Nice-to-haves

• Testing and/or Drive Evaluation experience

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Market-leading profit-sharing plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Discounted employee stock purchases plan
• Generous matching contribution to 401(k)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off
• Gym & personal training reimbursement
• Life insurance and disability offerings
• Paid volunteer time off through Polaris Foundation