Manufacturing Engineer, NPI Weld

Huntsville, AL - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 76000 - 100000

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

Position Overview:

As a Manufacturing Engineer for New Product Introduction in welding you will apply your expertise in welding processes and manufacturing engineering to support the successful launch of new welded products. You will collaborate closely with product design suppliers and cross-functional teams to influence manufacturability tooling automation strategies and production readiness. Your work will shape the methods equipment and standards used to produce high-quality welded assemblies while ensuring safety cost delivery and quality objectives are met. This role offers an opportunity to impact welded product development at scale and strengthen manufacturing capabilities across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Apply expert knowledge of welding processes procedures equipment and evaluation methods to achieve safety quality delivery and cost targets.

Develop implement and optimize manual and automated welding processes including equipment specification and recommendations for new product introductions.

Define review and procure manufacturing tooling fixtures and equipment in partnership with tool designers and suppliers.

Analyze manufacturing methods process flow equipment utilization and material flow to improve efficiency productivity safety quality and cost.

Establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes using engineering principles data analysis and best practices.

Develop and qualify welding specifications standards and guidelines to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Support DFM activities including reviews of GD&T tolerances datum structures and measurement strategies to improve manufacturability and product quality.

Advocate for platforming commonality automation and adherence to manufacturing best practices.

Support supplier runoffs factory acceptance testing and commissioning to ensure assets are production-ready.

Develop capital equipment studies support capital expenditure decisions and assist with budget planning.

Evaluate manufacturing costs including make-versus-buy considerations standard cost models and cost-reduction opportunities.

Partner with production engineering quality SIOP suppliers and leadership to support delivery of high-quality welded products.

Support development and maintenance of PDP Manufacturing Plans and Process FMEAs.

Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and processes as needed.

Desired Competencies:

Technical / Functional Expertise: You apply the required technical or professional knowledge to perform your role effectively and stay current within your area of expertise.

Problem Solving: You identify issues assess root causes and implement practical solutions that balance speed quality and risk.

Collaboration: You work effectively with others across functions and levels contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives.

Qualifications:

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering or a related field. Weld Engineering or Weld Technology degree preferred.

Minimum 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience including applied welding engineering experience.

Extensive knowledge of welding processes including GMAW and resistance spot welding with experience in automation and process flow.

Proficiency with CAD software and MS Office tools.

Strong organizational communication mechanical and project-management skills.

Ability to work in a manufacturing environment including exposure to a fast-paced production setting and adherence to all safety regulations.

Flexibility to travel up to 25%.

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The starting pay range for Minnesota is $76000 to $100000 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.

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 ().

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