Aaron Deckard Email & Phone Number

I am an engineer well acquainted with all aspects of clean sheet platform and product development. Through training, education, and a very hands-on life, I have an analytical and intuitive foundation for product architecture. My efforts to be directly involved in business level product planning and consumer insight, has informed product visions resulting in dozens of living product concepts and dozens more product launches over the years. Whether at the component, system or full product level, I thrive best on the creative side of engineering, where designing and validating the consumer experience is as important as the product itself.

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  Sr. Systems Staff Engineer, Vehicle Architect

  Polaris Inc.

  Aug 2003 - Present

  *Clean sheet vehicle and system concept/invention level design and build projects. *Development of level 1 and 2 vehicle specifications, system and vehicle level architectural layout through component design and sourcing, DVP&R's, and manufacturing support through product launch. *Technical point of contact for business front end operations, marketing, and service during long range product planning and go-to-market activities.*Advanced experience in product safety, IP and liability defense, creation of standards and regulatory requirements, internal engineering peer teams, external engineering networking, and consumer advocacy*Experience standing up advanced technology, concept, and platforming groups and programs within an established organization*Inventor/co-inventor on over 35 patents*Vehicle architectural and design/development experience in chassis, suspension, driveline, ergonomics and user interfaces, seating and controls, electric vehicle powertrains, and body systems*Over 10 years of experience in effectively balancing remote working environment with hands-on and person-to-person communication and workload.

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  Purdue University

  Agricultural Engineering