Marine Design Engineer

Polaris is seeking an experiencedMechanical Design Engineerto join the marine innovation team as Staff Engineer. This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer who will be responsible for mechanical systems & design from concept to production. You will be collaborating with program architects, subject matter experts, and product management to define key deliverables and create and execute industry-leading designs. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Maintains master CAD models and part designs

• Ensures designs meet the safety, quality, reliability, development schedule, and cost goals set forth by the platform architect.

• Completes design tasks in the Polaris Release System and ensures their timely release.

• Ensures production drawings are accurate and properly dimensioned (using GD&T) to deliver Key Product characteristics (KPCs).

• Create and maintaincomponent specifications, DFMEA’s, and DVP&R’s.

• Own and manage development plans from concept through purchasing and manufacturing ensuring the components meet specifications and build dates.

• Organize and lead design reviews to ensure adequate input and involvement from all engineering and functional groups.

• Determines the ideal component manufacturing method to ensure overall design, performance, and cost goals are met.

• Collaborates with designers and engineers inside and outside of the marine innovation team, this includes engaging suppliers and external resources.

• Prepares preliminary sketches, layout, and/or presentations to aid in the understanding and solutions of engineering problems.

• Leads and participates in design reviews on an assigned project to ensure adequate input and involvement.

• Quantify Systems performance through data acquisition and analysis of test data. Must be able to operate vehicles for the purpose of development and performance evaluation.

• Analyze field problems and determine corrective actions/implement solutions.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• BS in Mechanical engineering or equivalent. 

• 6+ years of Marine product or related design engineering experience

• Significant experience with a 3-D CAD modeling package required, CREO preferred.

• GD&T, FMEA, dimensional tolerance stack-ups, fit & finish.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Quick learner with a high level of ambition and drive.

• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work in a small team environment.

• Ability to work with and travel to domestic and international technology partners.

• Self-starter that thrives in a fast-paced work environment.

• Microsoft software including Excel, Project, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Preferred

• 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 marine jet-propulsion systems and powertrain integration

• Experience using PTC Windchill Product Lifecycle Management software

• Proven ability to progress mechanical design solutions for complex systems

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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