Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

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.

Job Summary

Polaris is looking for an ambitious and experienced Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to provide technical leadership on welding & metal fabrication for global Polaris manufacturing facilities.  This position will report to the central Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team and will lead the plants, IT, lean, quality, maintenance and design engineering to develop systems, best practices, and standards necessary to achieve Polaris business results focused on weld & fabrication.  This exciting opportunity will be based out of our Huntsville, AL manufacturing facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with global manufacturing metal fabrication & weld plants to develop & optimize processes and systems for safety, quality, efficiency, durability, and overall cost-effectiveness

• Lead cross-functional teams to define standards and best practices on mfg. processes and technologies; optimize new weldment launches to ensure robust DFM (design for manufacturing)

• Prepare and present detailed technical reports and documents for global stakeholders

• Champion the justification and pilots for fab & weld solutions at global Polaris mfg. plants

• Collaborate with local maintenance teams to promote Total Productive Maintenance best practices and continuous improvement

• Define metal fab & weld tooling standards; coordinate with tool designers on GD&T execution

• Enable flawless execution of new product introductions and Lean Mfg. continuous improvement activities related to fabricated components & weldments

• Support development of PFMEA’s and implementation of identified risk mitigations

• Research and justify advanced technologies that significantly improves plant metrics and total cost; utilize data analytic metrics in decision-making process

• Establish and maintain relationships with equipment and tooling vendors; develop weld processes and shop floor layouts with equipment integrators

• Support manufacturing facilities on problem resolution & systemic solution implementation

EDUCATION, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mfg. Engineering (or Mech. Eng. or Ind. Eng. or Automation Eng. or related field)

• 5+ years of mfg. engineering experience (metal fabrication or arc-welding background preferred)

• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills

• Able to independently lead strategic projects; strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Experience with automation required; familiar with Motoman Yaskawa brand robots preferred

• Efficient in technical writing

• Understanding of quality systems including APQP, FMEA and Control Plans

• Perform basic functions in CAD software (AutoCAD / Solidworks / Creo Parametric preferred)

• Accurately interpret engineering drawings including GD&T

• Hands-on experience applying  Lean Manufacturing methods and principles

• Ability to travel (up to 25%) within U.S. and occasional plant support visits to Mexico, Poland, and other global plants or vendors as needed. 

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!

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 w