Position Overview:You will be responsible for establishing and implementing cost-effective manufacturing methods that support safe, high-quality, and efficient production. In this role, you will plan, coordinate, and improve manufacturing processes to ensure products are produced in compliance with quality, cost, and schedule requirements. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, support new product introductions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations. You may also provide leadership and direction to process technicians and other technical team members. This role offers the opportunity to influence manufacturing performance, process design, productivity, quality, and cost outcomes across a dynamic production environment.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop, implement, and optimize manual and automated manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
- Analyze and evaluate manufacturing methods, labor utilization, workstation layouts, and production standards to drive operational efficiency.
- Identify cost reduction opportunities and support make-versus-buy evaluations, capital equipment studies, and budget planning activities.
- Lead or support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives to improve operational performance and reduce waste.
- Create, maintain, and update process documentation, work instructions, specifications, and manufacturing standards.
- Define tooling and fixturing requirements, coordinate with suppliers on procurement and modifications, and support tooling validation activities.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing processes and equipment issues, provide solutions to production challenges, and minimize downtime during improvement projects and product changes.
- Collaborate with design engineering, assembly, fabrication, paint, and new product engineering teams to improve manufacturability, quality, and production readiness.
- Review product and process designs and provide recommendations to improve manufacturability, reduce costs, and enhance quality.
- Support model year changes, new product introductions, and production launch activities.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and technical support to process technicians and other technical team members as assigned.
- Assess line-down situations and make timely decisions to restore production operations safely and effectively.
Desired Competencies:- Leadership: You inspire, guide, and empower others to achieve their best by setting clear direction, fostering trust, and creating an environment where people feel supported, motivated, and accountable for delivering results.
- Problem Solving: You identify issues, assess root causes, and implement practical solutions that balance speed, quality, and risk.
- Collaboration: You work effectively with others across functions and levels, contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives.
Qualifications:- Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.
- Experience developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes and production systems.
- Knowledge of manufacturing methods, labor studies, process documentation, tooling, fixturing, and production standards.
- Strong project management, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Proficiency with CAD software, including AutoCAD, Creo, and SolidWorks.
- Understanding of statistical process control (SPC).
- Lean manufacturing knowledge preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and prints preferred.
- Ability to work independently with moderate supervisory direction preferred.
- Ability to travel up to 20%.
- This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
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To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.
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. At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings. Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.
