Engineer, Manufacturing Sr.

North Pole Star, S. de R.L. de C.V.; Monterrey; On-site; MXN 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Polaris Inc. is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to provide hands-on technical support for metal-mechanical production and assembly processes in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, improvements to torque-controlled systems, pressure-related tooling, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and cost reduction. Cross-functional collaboration with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Design Engineering is essential to pinpoint issues,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or production support within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with torque-controlled tools and assembly systems, including troubleshooting and process optimization.
• Experience supporting pressure-related manufacturing systems (pneumatic/hydraulic).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical support to manufacturing operations to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective production processes.
• Identify and resolve manufacturing issues, improve equipment and process performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Design Engineering and cross-functional teams to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and operating standards.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Root Cause Analysis

Strong analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Reading engineering drawings

CAD software

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

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.

Position Summary

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for providing hands-on technical support to manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective production processes. This role focuses on identifying and resolving manufacturing issues, improving equipment and process performance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, productivity, and cost.

The position requires strong experience in metal-mechanical manufacturing processes, torque-controlled assembly systems, pressure systems, and production troubleshooting. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer works closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Design Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to pinpoint technical issues, determine root causes, and implement sustainable solutions that improve manufacturing performance and product quality.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or production support within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on experience supporting metal-mechanical manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Experience with torque-controlled tools and assembly systems, including troubleshooting and process optimization.
• Experience supporting pressure-related manufacturing systems and processes, including pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated ability to pinpoint production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and technical documentation.
• Experience developing and maintaining manufacturing process documentation, work instructions, and operating standards.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CAD software.
• Ability to manage multiple production priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in automotive, powersports, or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Experience with machining, metal fabrication, welding, or other metal-mechanical processes.
• Knowledge of torque strategies, fastening systems, torque validation, and tooling.
• Experience with leak testing, pressure testing, pneumatic systems, and manufacturing equipment involving controlled pressure.
• Experience applying structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of error-proofing (Poka-Yoke), standardized work, line balancing, and workstation optimization.
• Experience supporting new product introduction and production ramp-up activities.
• Familiarity with quality methodologies such as PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and capability analysis.
• Experience working closely with Maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Experience with cost reduction, labor optimization, and manufacturing efficiency initiatives.

Position Overview

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer provides direct technical support to production operations, with a strong focus on resolving manufacturing problems and maintaining stable, capable, and efficient processes. The role works closely with operators, technicians, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams to quickly identify production issues, pinpoint root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions.

Key responsibilities include analyzing and troubleshooting metal-mechanical manufacturing processes, assembly systems, torque applications, tooling, fixtures, pressure systems, and related production equipment. The position evaluates recurring production problems affecting safety, quality, throughput, downtime, and cost and develops solutions to improve overall process performance.

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer reviews product designs and manufacturing requirements to identify potential issues related to manufacturability, assembly, materials, tooling, tolerances, and process capabilities. The role provides technical recommendations to improve existing and new products while incorporating lessons learned from current production issues into future manufacturing processes.

Additional responsibilities include developing and updating process documentation and work instructions, establishing operating and workstation standards, supporting labor and process