Injection Mold Manufacturing Engineer

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:

In this role you will be responsible for developing validating and optimizing injection molding processes for powersports components ensuring they meet durability safety quality cost and delivery requirements. You will support new product introductions and ongoing production by coordinating mold trials troubleshooting molding issues and establishing repeatable highquality manufacturing processes. Working closely with operations tooling design engineering and suppliers you will improve manufacturability part performance and process capability across rugged mixedvolume production environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan coordinate and optimize manufacturing processes to meet safety quality cost and schedule requirements.

• Develop document and maintain manufacturing processes work instructions and standard operating procedures.

• Conduct direct labor studies using accepted engineering practices to establish labor standards workstation layouts and setup methods.

• Analyze current manufacturing methods and identify opportunities to improve productivity quality material flow and cost efficiency.

• Define tooling and fixturing requirements and collaborate with tooling designers to develop or procure new solutions.

• Identify areas of unnecessary cost and research methods for cost reduction and work cell optimization.

• Assist in the development evaluation and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment and processes.

• Review product and process designs and provide recommendations to improve manufacturability quality and cost.

• Develop capital equipment justifications and provide recommendations for capital expenditures.

• Support budgeting activities and evaluate make-versus-buy decisions for new and existing products.

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:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production or industrial environment.

• Experience leading and managing engineering or technical manufacturing employees including setting expectations coaching performance and supporting development.

• Experience conducting labor studies and establishing manufacturing standards and workstation layouts.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes tooling fixturing and equipment support.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency with PC-based tools used for documentation analysis and reporting.

• Master Molder certification or similar advanced injection molding training is a plus.

• Certification in injection molding (e.g. Master Molder) preferred but not required.

• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

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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; 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 ().