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Overview
JOB SUMMARY:
Polaris' Certifications Standards Excellence team is responsible for leading enterprise-wide programs to achieve and maintain compliance with global product regulations and brand quality standards. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for actively maintaining product certifications, including tracking and implementing new global product regulations and supporting product development and compliance systems in a diverse cross-functional team environment with hands-on exposure to Polaris products.
In this role, you will partner and provide support for wireless product certification to include evaluation for test readiness, manage test efforts and coordinate submissions and maintain RF type approvals for Polaris radio products.
Responsibilities
Work with Global Business Units (GBUs) to ensure products sold by Polaris comply with radio certification requirements (RF/EMC/Safety) for domestic and international approvals.
Audit technical conformity files to ensure all required documentation exists to support compliance requirements.
Work directly with vendors to obtain all certification information and verify completeness and accuracy of the documentation provided.
Collaborate with external laboratories and certifying agencies to plan for required testing, obtain funding, and verify complete and accurate reporting/certificates are received.
Engage with Vehicle Compliance Engineers to ensure all radio components are accounted for when evaluating radio compliance for gate reviews.
Review labels and content of owner’s manuals to verify all required markings and verbiage are appropriately planned for.
Work with Purchasing and Engineering to specify components and features that will affect conformity assessments.
Qualifications
B.S. degree in Engineering, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
5+ years of product regulatory experience; ideally in a closely related consumer products industry (e.g., automotive, powersports).
Significant exposure to and expertise with global regulations and standards.
Solid understanding of WiFi, BT, and LoRa technologies and the rules that govern them.
Knowledge of product compliance regulations from EPA, CARB, ANSI/SVIA, ANSI/ROHVA, ANSI/OPEI, UL, NHTSA, US Forest Service, Transport Canada, EU type approval, and other international requirements.
Advanced knowledge of engineering product compliance testing and validation processes; certification processes; product development process (PDP).
Demonstrated ability communicating with key stakeholders on complex, technical projects.
Multistage project management experience. PMP, CAPM or similar PM certificate preferred.
Self-starter who can apply engineering principles to regulatory requirements.
Wireless expert / enthusiast.
Ability to represent the company externally and collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented with ability to establish short and long-term plans.
Working Conditions
Hybrid working model (3 days in office/2 days WFH) based out of our Engineering HQ (Wyoming, MN). Onsite days determined by management and may vary based on business need.
Potential for fully remote with travel to office based on candidate qualifications.
The starting pay range for Minnesota is $93,000 to $116,000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors, it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range.
To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.
We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!
Benefits & Company Information
At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture. Polaris employees are owners of the company through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Generous 401(k) matching, financial wellness education and consultation are provided to plan for your financial future. In addition to competitive pay, Polaris offers health, dental, vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym and personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings. Polaris Foundation and Polaris Gives provide paid volunteer time off to support community involvement.
About Polaris
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 1954. Polaris' product line includes RANGER, RZR, GENERAL, Sportsman, motorcycle brands, Slingshot, Aixam, Goupil, boats, and related parts, garments, and accessories. Polaris is headquartered in Minnesota and serves more than 100 countries. www.polaris.com
EEO Statement
Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability who need accommodation to complete the application process, or assistance in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 800-765-2747 or Talent.Acquisition@Polaris.com. To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov).
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