Supplier Quality Engineering Supervisor, NPI
Supplier Quality Engineering Supervisor, 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.
JOB SUMMARY
The supplier quality engineering supervisor is responsible for managing and leading a sub-group of NPI project team members. These team members are responsible for the development & execution of risk mitigation activities to meet product development process scorecard deliverables. These deliverables include scope timeline risk and communication. These team members also work with other project management leaders including sourcing engineering and manufacturing assembly plants across the business to provide a holistic view of the project plan. The supervisor is also continuously improving the project management processes for our team and stakeholders to enhance product quality and drive flawless project launch.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage NPI Project SQEs to ensure robust supplier quality leadership which includes project risk mitigation strategy deployment and conformance to PDP deliverables for roughly 30 vehicle programs within a given year (approximately 15 projects at level 1 12 at level 2 and 3 at level 3).
- Lead NPI project SQEs to ensure collaboration with engineering and sourcing project management leaders program managers and category leaders to ensure all aspects of the project are successfully completed with high quality and within the project timeframe
- Be a subject matter expert in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) leading the team to drive high quality APQP work across our supply base
- Support project SQEs in component design reviews to ensure part manufacturability as well as proper identification of Key Product Characteristics (KPCs) and GD&T
- Enhance team communication of project risk via project and sourcing gate review slide improvements and Project SQE coaching
- Drive team metric conformance across the team including 100% qualification compliance by product validation build APQP audit quality and timeliness Team Feasibility Commitment (TFC) completion timeliness CAPA/CAR audit quality and timeliness as well as supplier DPM goals.
- Proactively develop and implement improvement activities to ensure that the team stays on track to meet department goals
- Ensuring that all SQE are effective in leading cross functional teams to execute root cause problem solving of quality events and implement corrective/preventative actions
- Facilitate identification and effective use of lessons learned across teams
- Identify process effectiveness and efficiency opportunities and implement improvements within our team as well as with cross functional teams
- Lead and implement improvement initiatives; including lean business process development and value add engineering projects
- Provide support related to part quality issues as needed
- Ensure that workload levels across the SQE project team is evenly distributed
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- BS degree in Engineering or relevant field
- Minimum5-7years experience in supplier quality or quality engineering
- Advanced knowledge of quality related tools including but not limited to APQP Control Plan PPAP FMEA MSA SPC and Quality Systems
- Experience in project management and use of project management tools
- Project Management Certification (CAPM PMP) preferred
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Experience writing technical reports and processes
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills including the ability to present cross functionally within and outside Polaris at all levels
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Ability to work in an autonomous environment
- Experience leading and managing professionals
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Fast-paced office environment
- Potential for 5-10% travel required to plants & suppliers including international travel
The starting pay range for Minnesota is $91000 to $120000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education experience knowledge skills and geography. While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range.
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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 ().
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
