Engineering Process Director
Core
Enterprise Business Process Owner for Product Development and Engineering, owning end-to-end process architecture, governance, and execution of core PLM processes across a multi-brand portfolio.
Role type
Senior IC Engineering Process Director / Enterprise Business Process Owner
Builds
Scalable, standardized, and high-quality product development processes and systems for Polaris' multi-brand powersports portfolio.
Domain
Manufacturing / Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Enterprise process architecture, Lean Product and Process Development (LPPD), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, Configuration Management, Change Control and Release Management, Cross-functional stakeholder leadership, Team development and coaching, Systems thinking, Structured problem solving
Preferred skills
AI and automation implementation, Business process design principles, Advanced degree in Engineering
Technologies
PTC Windchill, SAP ERP
Responsibilities
Own and evolve enterprise-wide Product Development and Engineering process vision; Lead end-to-end process architecture across product definition, configuration management, and change control; Define, govern, and maintain standardized processes and operating cadences; Establish and lead process governance mechanisms including change control and continuous improvement cycles; Define and govern product definition standards within PLM systems; Drive enterprise configuration management practices; Own change control and release management processes; Ensure alignment and integration between PLM and ERP systems; Define and monitor process performance metrics; Lead continuous improvement initiatives including AI and automation opportunities; Develop, coach, and lead a team to build organizational capability.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership