Engineering Director - Electric Vehicles

Company: Polaris Inc.
Location: Novi
Posted on: November 24, 2022

Job Description:

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.We have a very exciting opportunity for an Engineering leader to join our team. In this role, you will lead execution of the overall technical strategy and engineering team responsible for the development of Off-Road Electric Vehicles (EV).You will have responsibilities for a growing EV engineering team. - In addition to your direct reports within Off Road Engineering, you will partner with a large cross-functional team to execute the EV programs you are responsible for.Key Responsibilities:

• Lead engineering development of future EV Vehicles for Off-Road
• Grow EV engineering team, optimize the structure and bring in new capabilities to drive future growth plans
• Champion and lead the execution of EV programs through PDP ensuring all customer requirements are met (Quality, Performance & Cost), driving efficiency, and delivering new features and technology
• Manage multimillion dollar R&D budget
• Benchmark EV industry to drive learnings across the organization
• Own product quality requirements and improvement plans for Off-Road EV products
• Support strategic long-range planning by working closely with the product planning team, sourcing, & operations
• Identify and implement tools and processes to improve EV Vehicle development
• Ensure alignment across the organization including functional teams and the business.REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
  • BS degree (minimum) in Mechanical, Electrical or related Engineering discipline
  • Must be an experienced leader of engineering teams (preferably multi-level) with wide-ranging skills and experience
  • Demonstrated experience managing the development of complex systems and/or technologies following a well-defined process, preferably PDP
  • Must have in-depth knowledge of electric systems, their design, development, and validation
  • Highly collaborative and thrives in a matrixed environment. enjoys working across functions and levels to achieve results.DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
    • Experience leading vehicle development specific to EV's
    • Development of complex systems using systems engineeringWe are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE.Apply today!About PolarisAs 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. With annual 2021 sales of $8.2 billion, 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; Indian Motorcycle - midsize and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot - moto-roadsters; snowmobiles; and deck, cruiser and pontoon boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with parts, garments, and accessories, along with a growing aftermarket portfolio. Polaris' presence in adjacent markets includes military and commercial off-road vehicles, quadricycles, and electric vehicles. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. EEO StatementPolaris 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.

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