Publications Development Specialist - Roseau, MN

Job Description ATTENTION MILITARY‑AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On‑Site" at the location detailed in the job post. 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. Position Overview You will manage the development, maintenance, and publication of electronic parts catalogs that support Polaris products and service operations. In this role, you will create accurate and user‑friendly parts book content by leveraging bill of materials (BOMs), engineering drawings, CAD data, and publishing tools. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to validate serviceable parts information, resolve catalog issues, and ensure timely delivery of high‑quality publications. You will also support continuous improvement efforts that enhance publication accuracy, efficiency, and usability. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to product support and service readiness by ensuring critical parts information is accurate, accessible, and aligned with business needs. Key Responsibilities Research, validate, enhance, and create information required to develop accurate, timely, and user‑friendly electronic parts catalogs. Develop, maintain, and revise detailed parts and assembly illustrations using publishing and visualization tools. Review engineering changes and assess impacts to service parts, drawings, and electronic parts catalog content using Windchill and related systems. Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders, including project teams, service engineering, marketing, and parts personnel, to resolve parts and BOM‑related issues. Support service parts readiness activities by providing early product and parts information for new service parts setup. Provide guidance on parts catalog organization and grouping to support publication accuracy and usability. Serve as a resource for resolving dealer, consumer, and internal questions related to parts information and historical parts data. Represent the Publications team on cross‑functional projects and initiatives. Apply publication best practices to ensure high levels of quality, accuracy, and consistency across deliverables. Participate in Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, speed, quality, and process effectiveness. Desired Competencies Technical / Functional Expertise: You apply the required technical or professional knowledge to perform your role effectively and stay current within your area of expertise. Collaboration: You work effectively with others across functions and levels, contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives. Accountability: You take ownership of your responsibilities, follow through on commitments, and hold yourself to high standards for quality and results. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred. Experience developing, maintaining, or supporting technical publications, parts catalogs, product documentation, or related content. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across functions. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to shared objectives. Experience with or the ability to learn systems and tools including Microsoft Office, AS400, BOM‑related applications, Arbortext, Adobe Illustrator, Windchill, and Creo Illustrate. Working experience or working knowledge of Creo, Windchill, or other CAD modeling software preferred. Basic understanding of 3D visualization software, publishing software, or similar tools preferred. This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Location & Compensation Location: Roseau, Minnesota Salary Range: $60,000–$75,000 Starting pay range for Minnesota: $61,000 to $81,000 per year. To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing. #J-18808-Ljbffr VetJobs