Staff Technologist Specialist, Body Systems

Job overview

The Staff Technologist Specialist, Body Systems role is onsite in Wyoming, MN. The annual salary range is $119,000–$157,000. The role supports Polaris vehicle product development by leading exterior plastic and interior trim systems from concept through production launch. The specialist translates styling and engineering requirements into manufacturable designs and coordinates validation, suppliers, and cross-functional partners. The work contributes to vehicle performance, quality, durability, appearance, cost, and program timing.

What you'll do

• Lead design, development, validation, and production release of exterior plastic and interior trim components and assemblies. Translate styling intent into production-ready designs
• oversee 3D CAD models, drawings, specifications, bills of material, and release documentation. Develop interfaces and attachment strategies
• manage deliverables, schedules, issues, and risks. Coordinate with manufacturing, quality, purchasing, validation, and suppliers
• support material selection, tooling, design-for-manufacturing reviews, and launch. Develop subsystem specifications, DFMEAs, DVP&R plans, and validation testing
• investigate and resolve design, manufacturing, validation, and field issues. Travel up to 10%.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

wyoming mn

body systems

vehicle engineering

exterior plastics

interior trim

product development

3d cad

injection-molded plastics

dfmea

dvp&r

polaris

$119,000–$157,000/year

travel up to 10%

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Profit-sharing plan
• employee stock ownership contributions and discounted stock purchases
• 401(k) matching
• health, dental and vision insurance
• wellness programs
• paid time off
• gym and personal training reimbursement
• life and disability insurance
• paid volunteer time off.

Why this role

Owns body-system components from concept through launch, including CAD design, supplier coordination, validation, and production support.

About the employer

Polaris Industries is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing. Sector: 33.