Sr. Project Engineer - On Road Infotainment and Connectivity

Full-time - Mid Level

Wyoming, MN

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

About the position

As a Sr. Project Engineer for Infotainment and Connectivity at Polaris Inc., you will oversee the planning, design, validation, manufacturing, and field support of infotainment systems and connectivity components for On-Road platforms. Your role will focus on ensuring that project goals related to cost, schedule, and performance are met while managing multiple integration programs. You will collaborate with various teams to drive project success from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Manage simultaneous integration programs with primary focus on Infotainment and Connected Systems.
• Establish project development schedules and resource plans from concept to production implementation using the Polaris Development Process.
• Track project costs in detail and complete forecasting exercises.
• Drive issue resolution amongst the design and systems engineering teams to keep assigned projects on schedule.
• Lead and/or participate in design reviews on projects to ensure adequate input and involvement from all engineering and functional groups.
• Collaborate with and drive alignment with product management for product roadmap development and level 1 requirements definition.
• Coordinate resources to complete all projects per the approved budget and schedule.
• Provide direction, coordination, and assist in design trade-offs with engineering teams.
• Coordinate and track validation activities against design schedules with test teams.
• Provide weekly connected and infotainment updates to electrical and vehicle teams.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• B.S. or higher in Electrical, Software, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in software or digital related domains in automotive, agriculture, or consumer product engineering.
• Broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures to complete difficult technical problems and projects.
• Skilled in multitasking and executing many tasks at once.
• Ability to operate independently, decisive and prone to action - self-starter.
• Strong project management skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills (both oral and written).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate upwards and outwards.
• Ability to understand and actively pursue the voice of the customer to exceed customer expectations.
• A passion for the mission, vision, and values of Polaris and Indian Motorcycles.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain a positive attitude.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with JIRA preferred, but not required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation including a market-leading profit-sharing plan.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan.
• Generous matching contribution to 401(k).
• Financial wellness education and consultation.
• Comprehensive suite of benefits including 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.