Design Engineer (Seating and Occupant Restraints

Position: Design Engineer (Seating and Occupant Restraints)
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.

Position Overview:

You will design, develop, validate, and release seating and occupant restraint systems for off-road vehicle platforms. In this role, you will support vehicle programs from concept through production while delivering solutions that meet requirements for comfort, safety, durability, quality, cost, weight, and timing. You will work closely with Industrial Design, Vehicle Architecture, Safety, Testing, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and suppliers to integrate seating and occupant retention systems into vehicle platforms.

This is a compelling opportunity to own key vehicle systems that directly influence rider experience, product performance, and cross-functional execution across the development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, validate, integrate, and release seating and occupant restraint systems for off-road vehicle programs.

Create and maintain CAD models, engineering drawings, bills of material, technical specifications, and release documentation.

Develop seat structures, foam systems, trim components, harnesses, seat belts, and related vehicle interfaces.

Support rider ergonomics, occupant packaging, comfort, ingress and egress, and overall rider experience initiatives.

Develop and execute Design Verification Plans and Reports and support prototype, validation, and production builds.

Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to achieve performance, quality, cost, weight, and timing objectives.

Lead root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions related to design, manufacturing, validation, and field issues.

Support DFMEA activities, engineering change management, and product release processes.

Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, safety, and internal engineering requirements.

Participate in benchmarking and continuous improvement activities focused on improving cost while maintaining durability, quality, safety, and customer experience.

Desired

Competencies:

Technical / Functional Expertise:
You apply the required technical or professional knowledge to perform your role effectively and stay current within your area of expertise.

Collaboration:

You work effectively with others across functions and levels, contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives.

Problem Solving:
You identify issues, assess root causes, and implement practical solutions that balance speed, quality, and risk.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

Minimum of 4 years of experience in product development, mechanical design, or vehicle systems engineering.

Proficiency with CAD software such as Creo, NX, CATIA, or Solid Works;
Creo experience is preferred.

Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, DFMEA, and engineering drawing creation.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause investigation skills.

Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, testing, safety, suppliers, or related partners.

Effective communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

Experience in powersports, automotive, commercial vehicle, recreational vehicle, agricultural, or related industries is preferred.

Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, DVP&R, and product validation processes is preferred.

Experience with ergonomic studies, occupant packaging, and vehicle integration is preferred.

Familiarity with manufacturing processes including stamping, welding, injection molding, foam molding, and soft trim systems is preferred.

Up to 10% travel is associated with this role.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.#LI-CS99

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $76,000 to $100,000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined…