NPI Quality Manager
NPI Quality Manager
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Job Description
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
Lead and represent quality initiatives for New Product Introductions (NPI) within both manufacturing and engineering environments in the powersports industry. This role is responsible for driving the development and implementation of product quality systems ensuring compliance with internal and external standards and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver high-performance high-quality products.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Champion a culture of safety and quality throughout NPI programs and the full product development lifecycle.
Define review and implement quality standards including FMEAs inspection methods control plans and process control procedures to ensure product compliance with specifications.
Lead root cause analysis and drive corrective actions through design or process improvements.
Collaborate with Supplier Quality and Sourcing teams to establish inspection standards resolve supplier quality issues and support procurement of materials and components.
Analyze warranty claims and customer complaints to identify trends and drive quality improvements in both design and manufacturing.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and industry standards.
Partner with cross-functional teams across Quality Engineering and Manufacturing to align on quality goals promote continuous improvement and meet program targets.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
Bachelors degree in engineering or a related technical field.
8 years of experience in manufacturing quality preferably in automotive powersports or related industries.
Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional project teams (people management experience is a plus but not required).
Advanced knowledge of quality tools and methodologies including SPC GD&T DFMEA PFMEA DOE ISO standards and metrology.
Familiarity with Lean principles such as value stream mapping kaizen 5S and standard work.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence and coach technical teams.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in office engineering lab and manufacturing environments.
Travel up to 25% primarily domestic with occasional international travel.
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The pay range for Minnesota is $115000 to $144000 per year. Individual salaries are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education experience knowledge skills and geography.
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 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 generousmatching 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.
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 or.To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law see:Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal ().
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
