Design Engineer (Seating and Occupant Restraints)

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 SolidWorks; 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.

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $76,000 to $100,000 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.

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

At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture. At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan.

Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings.

Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons.

Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. www.polaris.com

Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 800-765-2747 or Talent.Acquisition@Polaris.com . To about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) .