Computer-Aided Engineering Supervisor

CAE, Supervisor

At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.

JOB SUMMARY

The CAE Supervisor is responsible to lead a team of multi-disciplinary CAE engineers that deliver virtual prototypes in a timely fashion to drive the design of future vehicle programs. This position will have solid line reporting to the PBC Engineering Manager and dotted line reporting to the US CAE Manager. This position will also work alongside a US counterpart on initiatives and development for the team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning & Strategy:

• Technical Solutions: Candidate with 14+ experience to lead team of engineers in the development of technical solutions / CAE tools specific to Polaris vehicle systems.
• Analysis Plans: Develop coordinated analysis plans that drive the vehicle design; including interaction with technical leaders from design, development, and test.
• Tools: Lead or facilitate team research on new software and hardware tools for the practical application on  Polaris engineering problems.
• Process: Ensure tools fit and advance the corporate engineering development process.
• Knowledge Management: Facilitate the CAE group effort in the area of knowledge capture to utilizing a framework for leveraging historical data in the future.

Leadership and Technical Mentoring:

• Provide technical leadership to direct reports in the CAE team you are responsible for.
• Build, lead, coach, and develop a world class Engineering team at the Polaris Bangalore Center.
• Responsible for setting goals, reviews, training, and professional development of the team.
• Proactively develop employee capabilities through working relationships, sharing knowledge, and building networks across the company. Interact and work with resources from within the Polaris global engineering sites.
• Support continuous improvement to drive better efficiencies in delivery and quality of work performed.
• Grow technical specialists in key technical areas that benefit the corporate needs.
• Set expectations of a learning environment and coaching environment.
• Oversee deliverables to projects and ensure first time and on time

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Overall 14+ years of experience including 3+ Years in Engineering team management preferred.
• Knowledge of vehicle systems design, development, and analysis processes and tools.
• Education: BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, MS/ME/M.Tech or PhD preferred.
• Strong background in numerical methods and theory.
• CAE software diversity is a plus.
• Ability to work in diverse and co-located teams/technology partners (domestic and international)
• Highly developed problem-solving skills and root cause analysis.

• Experience in the attributes of durability, aero-thermal, NVH, performance, safety, and or vehicle dynamics.
• Expert level working knowledge in one of the attributes above, for example solid background skills in the areas of FEA, solid mechanics, dynamics, vibration, shock and heat transfer.
• Demonstrates the application of a broad engineering knowledge and advanced problem solving.
• Experience with integrated cross-functional CAE model building.
• Communicates in an articulate, professional, and responsive manner, to all levels of the organization.
• Customer focus and recreational vehicle enthusiast is a plus!

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Normal office working conditions.
• Position located in Bangalore, India. Dynamic fast-paced team environment.
• Possible travel to overseas engineering locations less than then 10%

We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!

About Polaris India

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. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.

 

Polaris India Private Limited is one of the Polaris group subsidiary companies incorporated on 18th Feb 2011. We launched our flagship products including All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), Polaris RANGER: RZR® side - by - side and Snowmobiles in India in August 2011. Through our selected product range, we are creating a whole new culture of Off-Road adventure in India. Polaris India has a strong network of 10 dealerships and state of the art Polaris Experience Zones (Off-Road Tracks) to take the off-road riding culture way ahead. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment where talent thrives, and bold ideas come to life. Join Polaris India, where passion meets innovation! We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. www.polaris.com

How We Hire

Polaris India Private Limited is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate in the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on account of race, age, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, or religion or otherwise as may be prohibited by law.

Experience Level

Senior Level