Sr. Project Engineer
Core
Leads cross-functional margin improvement initiatives from opportunity identification through implementation, focusing on product line profitability, cost reduction, and financial planning.
Role type
Senior IC project engineer (margin improvement & cost reduction)
Builds
Margin improvement pipeline with business cases, savings targets, and risk management for powersports product lines
Domain
Powersports manufacturing & product development
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Engineering project leadership, cost reduction strategy, financial planning, risk management, cross-functional team leadership, business case execution, supplier collaboration, budget management, resource allocation
Preferred skills
Powersports product knowledge, navigating ambiguity, translating vehicle attributes to project definitions, presenting to senior leadership, influencing stakeholders
Technologies
Polaris Product Development Process (PDP), margin improvement tools
Responsibilities
Lead product line margin improvement initiatives from idea through financial realization; Partner with engineering, finance, sourcing, manufacturing, and suppliers to execute cost reduction opportunities; Build and manage a margin improvement pipeline with business cases and savings targets; Maintain margin improvement tools and support future enhancements; Lead multiple cross-functional teams to deliver results aligned with strategic goals; Prepare and provide clear project status communications across all levels of the organization; Manage and report on project budgets and assist functional managers with manpower forecasts
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
