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Job Summary
Lead and manage a team responsible for executing CAE DVP&R (Design Verification Plan and Report) and virtual validation activities, provide technical leadership and insight in design and analysis. The manager will work closely with technical leads to align execution with product and platform strategies, while focusing on removing obstacles, fostering collaboration, and driving high-performing CAE teams.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a global team of CAE engineers, fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Remove roadblocks and enable technical leaders to deliver effectively.
- Partner with core technical leaders to align execution with product and platform strategies.
- Understand technology trends at a working level to support team direction and strategic planning.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with program management, technical leaders, product owners, and vehicle teams to ensure successful delivery of CAE solutions.
- Drive team performance through coaching, mentoring, and developing future leaders.
- Manage staffing, hiring, and resource planning aligned with business needs.
- Act as signatory at key milestone meetings in the stage gate process.
- Collaborate with Physical Test and Validation team to ensure CAE correlation and virtual validation process development.
- Manage the department annual budget, quarterly forecasting, and financial strategy related to CAE activities.
- Work with Analysis Methods team to establish engineering best practices, including process adherence and tool usage. Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies and methods to enhance performance and efficiency.
- Cultivate an innovative culture, driving automation and continuous improvement efforts to improve CAE Execution operation efficiency.
- Prepare and manage resource planning, reporting, and presentations for leadership visibility.
Preferred Qualifications
- Skilled with CAE Software Suites like Ansys, Altair Hyperworks, MSC Hexagon, 1D Tools required.
- Experience with phase gate product development process highly recommended.
- Strong overall knowledge of the vehicle development process, including experimental correlation and product validation. Strong working knowledge of product safety and quality.
- Strong problem-solving skills adapting tools for data-based decision-making.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills.
- Team player, with the ability to work with several design teams concurrently and across multiple sites. Communicate across global cross-functional design teams.
- 5+ years of experience in CAE, with at least 3 years leading global engineering teams.
Education
- B.S. Engineering required
The starting pay range for Minnesota is $123,000 to $162,000 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!
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.
About Polaris
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; Indian Motorcycle® mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; 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
EEO Statement
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