Brian Koesters Email & Phone Number

Eagan, MN, US

Spirit Lake, IA, US

• Managed multiple small & large-scale programs simultaneously, ranging from $10M-$25M and 1-3 years in length, using the Polaris Development Process (PDP) to ensure all requirements are clearly defined to drive program.
• Managed an engineering platform team of 7 direct reports through engineering development, design and validation.
• Led long range planning discussions with key cross-functional team members to determine the best overall 5-year scope within a $15M year over year budget.
• Managed a cross functional team to plan and execute vehicle programs with a strong focus on total program investment, timing & conformance to vehicle KPC’s along with adherence to technical specifications.
• Coached, developed, motivated, and supervised Project Leaders, Engineers and Interns.

Medina, Minnesota, US

• Slingshot is an on-road 3 wheeled motorcycle which provides open air exhilaration and superior ride and handling with side-by-side seating comfort.
• Managed and led a cross-functional product development team on highly visible product level upgrades and enhancements planned to provide future growth for the brand. Managing an overall R&D budget of $15M.

Spirit Lake, IA, US

• Project Leader for the Polaris' reintroduction of the Indian brand's historical Scout motorcycle.
• Managed cross-functional Chassis program team to meet project schedule, cost, quality, durability, performance and reliability requirements; responsible for overall success of the program.
• Directed the program using the Polaris Development Process (PDP), ensuring that all requirements were clearly defined, documented, and achieved. Managed the program through the Polaris gate/milestone process.
• Managed the team to develop new product features, innovative approaches, breakthrough technologies, and improved processes; collaborated with suppliers to use their design expertise where appropriate.
• Coordinated manufacturing, quality, and purchasing resources and activities into the the team goals to provide seamless coordination.
• Drove development testing as required through technical leads to analyze problems and recommends possible solutions.

Medina, Minnesota, US

• Program Lead from conception and early milestone Gate reviews through early vehicle development and validation.
• Key contributor moving a Skunkworks/Visioneering project from initial concept to a funded design program.
• Assisted with clear vehicle definition in a complex, compliance and certification environment in the motorcycle classification.

Medina, Minnesota, US

• Managed the Body Team, comprised of 8 members, with the responsibility for the design, testing, and validation of all the appearance components of the motorcycle as well as various functional systems. The team worked.
• Laid out Engineering timelines, milestones, and critical path items. Estimated tooling costs and lead times, part and system costs, and vehicle weight for new development program.
• Supervised team members and assisted with personal development to achieve their career goals

Medina, Minnesota, US

• Key player in the conceptual design and layout of the Victory Vision motorcycle; a new super touring motorcycle
• Designed multiple sub-systems and components for new motorcycle designs that were released between 2003 and 2006; Victory Vegas, Kingpin, Hammer, & Jackpot
• Member of a lean design team that grew a struggling, startup motorcycle division into a profitable and rapidly expanding business unit of Polaris Industries. Victory motorcycles has achieved industry leading quality.

Moline, IL, US

• Designed, prototyped and tested a new harvesting technique for ultra narrow row farming. Designed a new cost reduced, harvesting drive system and frame for a model year upgrade
• Proposed cost reductions, identified and reduced warranty items and provided assembly line support for current products
• Managed the Cotton Harvesting Division’s implementation of Pro/E CAD software and represented the division as one of John Deere’s Modeling Masters

• Designed, prototyped and tested a new harvesting technique for ultra narrow row farming. Participated in benchmark exercises and customer focus studies.
• Key participant on Case’s Advanced Farming Systems (AFS) team that incorporated yield monitoring and GPS systems onto corn harvesters. Involved in yield mapping software development testing.