Power Performance Design Engineer, Powersports

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 support business targets and maintaining global vehicle product quality.

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.
• Support maturation of ideas to prepare for development applications with minimal supervision.
• Support market quality themes under the direction of others.
• Utilize problem-solving methods to analyse root causes.
• Develop and implement C/M specs as necessary with minimal supervision.

Working conditions: Travel averages 1-3 times monthly (amount varies based on project demands/responsibilities, conferences, etc.; may include overseas travel). Work is primarily desk‑based with frequent keyboarding; limited kneeling, standing, squatting, reaching or bending. Office/shop hazards include exposure to explosives/flammables, pressurized equipment, toxic chemicals and moving parts. Overtime is expected based on project demands/responsibilities. Professional conduct and adherence to departmental, safety, and company policies, procedures, and rules is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a related engineering discipline.
• Engineering experience desired, preferably in Powersports or Automotive field.

Skills

• 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, judgement, decision‑making and prioritization.
• Competent drawing and layout skills/techniques, including understanding of CAE principles.
• Competent in creating a plan and schedule.
• Competent in understanding product development schedules.