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Job Summary

Provide Quality Engineering support and leadership for fabrication operations teams at the Polaris facility. Assignments will involve both proactive and reactive solutions to address quality issues affecting internal manufacturing, which includes weld, tube bend, laser cutting, hole piercing. This individual will be responsible for managing the quality, employees, and assigned processes for all related aspects of these areas.

Location: Huntsville, AL

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Responsibilities

Support Polaris quality initiatives and programs as required.
Lead and support Quality auditors and Technicians on Fabrication quality issues.
Participate or lead failure analysis, root cause and corrective action investigations.
Manage and report on internal process quality metrics; identify opportunities for continuous improvement and lead improvement initiatives.
Communicate process issues/problems/concerns to Quality and Operations leadership.
Generate quality instructions and/or procedures as needed to contain quality issues or to assist with process validations.
Partner directly with the Operations teams to improve the use of measurement systems.
Conduct and/or support internal audits and product transfers as needed.
Perform process capability studies.

Experience & Skills

Three (3) to Five (5) or more years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, Process Engineering or equivalent field required. Weld experience preferred.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment.
Ability to lead technicians in inspection methods for fabrication quality processes.
Ability to read, interpret and improve weld and tube bending prints.
Strong process improvement skills Kaizen, Six Sigma, Control Plans, Print reading skills.
Experience with and knowledge of how to properly apply GD&T to fabricated components.
Leadership experience with hourly employees.
Must be a self-starter and able to work independently without supervision.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering, Operations or related field required; advanced degree preferred.

Competencies

Achievement Orientation

Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent that meet or exceed standard expectations.

Collaborating With Others

Working together with cross functional teams in a cooperative and supportive manner to achieve shared goals.

Customer Value Management

Developing customer value plans to create value for sales opportunities through effective communications and thorough knowledge of customers and markets.

Nurturing Innovation

Creating a welcoming environment that encourages different perspectives and new ideas, building a culture of trust, curiosity, openness, and creativity across the organization and the wider community.

Ensuring Accountability

Holding yourself and others to high standards of accountability and creating an infrastructure and transparent corporate culture that supports and measures personal and organizational responsibility and accountability.

Working Conditions

Standard manufacturing/plant environment, with a strong plant-floor presence.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 10 percent of time – travel can fluctuate according to business need.

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 wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

About Polaris

As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Indian Motorcycle® mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. www.polaris.com

EEO Statement

Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 800-765-2747 or Talent.Acquisition@Polaris.com. To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov).

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