Manufacturing Engineer - New Product Introduction (NPI)
Manufacturing Engineer - New Product Introduction (NPI)
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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.
The Manufacturing Engineer New Product Introductions(NPI) primaryfocus will be on implementing new powertrain products into production at any of our global PT manufacturing facilities. This position owns the manufacturing activities within the Product Development Process and requires a high degree of cross functional collaboration with Safety Operations Design Engineering Packaging Engineering Sourcing and Quality. This position plans and coordinates the activities necessary to manufacture Powertrain products within Polaris Safety Quality Delivery and Cost standards.
Lead DFA/DFM design reviews:
- Review preliminary designs making recommendations to reduce costs and improve assembly and/or quality on new or existing parts.
- Define tooling and fixturing needs necessary to deliver proposed designs
- Analyze and evaluate manufacturing process flow methods and standards
Lead key components of PDP Process:
- Develop and validate PFMEAs
- Review and assess powertrain manufacturing feasibility and readiness
- Lead Pre-production builds
- Present Manufacturing plan in CSR PDR and all Gate reviews
- Create and maintain accurate budgets for program capital and tooling requirements
Procure New Manufacturing Tooling/Equipment
- Write equipment specifications to meet manufacturing and design requirements
- Quote and Procure Equipment from external vendors
- Validate equipment and tooling meets all Manufacturing Standards
- Trouble shoot manufacturing equipment during implementation and initial start of production
Lead Production Line Readiness:
- Improve safety and ergonomics through process and tooling changes
- Define assembly processes and coordinate the creation of standard work
- Install and validate new equipment and tooling
- Complete Pre-Build Readiness
- Complete Post-Build Scorecards
- Complete tooling and equipment readiness assessments
- Lead line balancing activities to meet required line rates
- Create and Troubleshoot Atlas Copco DC tool programs
Key Supporting Roles:
- Support creation implementation documentation and execution of centralized powertrain technology standards (process equipment systems)
- Collaborate with plant controls engineers to implement Line controls (Vision Assembly Verifiers Test Equipment etc.)
- Collaborate with core technology experts on advanced technology process development
- Collaborate with packaging engineers to determine packaging needs
- Collaborate with plant training personnel to develop training plans
- Collaborate with plant quality control to define quality criteria product validation and QC lab readiness
- Provide production support through the start-up phase
Knowledge
- Project Management (Advanced)
- Auto Computer-aided Design (AutoCAD) (Intermediate)
- Industrial and Manufacturing Processes (Intermediate)
- Creo (Developing)
- SolidWorks (Developing)
- DC Tool Programming (Intermediate)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in technical specifications ordering run-off installation and qualification of equipment/tooling
- Strong experience in Project Management (Advanced) plan develop and execute
- Working experience with powertrain systems (Developing)
- DC Tool Programming (Intermediate)
Experience & Skills
- 3-5 years of experience in a closely related manufacturing engineering role; Specifically within automotive powertrain or a closely related industry.
Education
- Engineering (Bachelors degree) or Industrial Engineering (Bachelors degree) or Manufacturing Engineering (Bachelors degree) or Mechanical Engineering (Bachelors degree)
Working Conditions
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% of time (including international travel)
Additional Information
- Ability to effectively influence and work in cooperation with cross-functional teams
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills ability to effectively lead without direct positional authority
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to identify and solve complex technical problems
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and time management skills
- Excellent creative thinking skills
- The passion to set and meet high standards of performance
- The ability to establish clear measurable goals and deliver on commitments
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 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 ().
Employment Type
Full-Time
