Graphics and Labels Design Engineer

About the Role

To contribute to the development of functioning prototypes that will eventually become production ATV/SxS vehicles, researching and applying new technologies to sustain business targets and maintaining global vehicle product quality. The area of technical responsibility will be the appearance function, with a specialization in New Color Development, Graphics and Labels.

Responsibilities

• Develop basic component and system layouts for ATV/SxS prototype vehicles using computer-aided design software that achieve concept targets, function requirements, and manufacturing requisites with minimal supervision.
• Communicate specification requirements and manufacturing control points via prototype and production drawings that result in setting the final specifications of global ATV & SxS new models and mass production vehicles.
• Maintain accurate technical, development, and administrative documentation as required.
• Adhere to given cost targets for responsible parts that contribute to achievement of the vehicle development targets and achieve the cost targets through optimizing basic part/system designs and offsetting any spec changes after target fix through implementation of additional cost reduction ideas.
• Create and manage schedule of individual work to ensure deadlines are met, coordinate resource needs with supervisor, and effectively utilize contractor resources with minimal supervision.
• Consistently communicate project status and participate in project meetings, discussions, and development events.
• Generate basic ideas that contribute to the evolution of new technologies.
• Maintain maturation of ideas to prepare for development applications with minimal supervision.
• Maintain market quality themes under the direction of others.
• Utilize problem-solving methods to analyze root causes.
• Develop and implement C/M specs as necessary with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline.
• Engineering experience desired, preferably in Powersports or Automotive field.
• Other 4-year degree (such as Industrial Design) plus 4 years of related job experience.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to interact/communicate effectively with staff/management.
• Must be able to operate with a high level of confidentiality.
• Competent in FTA, FMEA, dimensional tolerance stack-ups, and application.
• Competent analytical, problem-solving, judgment, decision-making, and prioritization.
• Competent drawing and layout skills/techniques, including understanding of CAE principles.
• Competent in understanding and creating plans and schedules.
• Competent in Adobe Illustrator or similar vector graphics generator.

Working Conditions

• Travel: Average of 1-3 times monthly. Amount varies based on project demands/responsibilities, conferences, etc.; includes possible overseas travel.
• Physical: Primarily works at a desk or scope; frequent keyboarding. Limited kneeling, standing, squatting, reaching, or bending.
• Hazards: Risks found in a typical office & shop setting. May be exposed to explosives/flammables, pressurized equipment, toxic chemicals, and moving parts.
• Overtime: Overtime expected based on project demands/responsibilities.

Maintains professional conduct and follows all departmental, safety, and company policies, procedures, and rules.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
• Paid Overtime
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)
• Career Growth Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility
• Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
• Training and Development programs
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs