Design Engineer; Intake & Exhaust

Polaris Inc. Job Opportunity

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.

You will lead the design, development, and validation of intake and exhaust systems for Polaris off-road vehicles, focusing on performance, sound, and system integration. In this role, you own system-level development from concept through production, working closely with cross-functional engineering teams and suppliers to deliver high-quality, high-performance solutions. You will define specifications, manage development plans, and ensure designs meet safety, reliability, cost, and timing targets.

This role is a compelling opportunity because you directly influence vehicle performance characteristics that shape horsepower, sound, and overall product differentiation.

• Lead end-to-end system integration of intake and exhaust systems into vehicle platforms
• Own development plans from concept through production, ensuring alignment to specifications, timing, and program deliverables
• Develop and maintain specifications, test procedures, design guidelines, DFMEA, and DVP&R documentation
• Ensure designs meet safety, quality, reliability, schedule, and cost objectives
• Create and release design documentation, ensuring accuracy and proper dimensioning using GD&T
• Lead and participate in design reviews to ensure cross-functional alignment and input
• Determine manufacturing methods to achieve design performance and cost targets
• Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and external partners to support design and development activities
• Quantify system performance through testing, data acquisition, and analysis
• Analyze field issues, implement corrective actions, and benchmark competitive designs

• Technical / Functional Expertise
• Critical Thinking
• Collaboration

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or closely related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in design and development engineering
• Experience with intake and/or exhaust system design and vehicle mechanical systems
• Experience with CAD tools such as CREO
• Experience with CAE tools, lab testing, and data acquisition preferred
• Strong understanding of product development processes and performance evaluation
• Ability to operate off-road vehicles for development and performance testing
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
• Travel as needed (up to 10%)
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $78,000 to $103,000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors, it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range.

To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!