Senior NPI Manufacturing Lead: Launch & Scale

North Pole Star, S. de R.L. de C.V.

Monterrey

On-site

MXN 600,000 - 1,100,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Polaris Inc. is seeking a Senior NPI Manufacturing Engineer in Monterrey to lead manufacturing readiness and execution for new product introductions from development through ramp-up and transition to full-scale production.

You will provide technical leadership across processes, tooling, fixtures, equipment, and production systems, ensuring launches meet quality, cost, and schedule targets while collaborating with Product Engineering, Operations, Quality, and suppliers to optimize

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechatronics, Aeronautical Engineering, or a related technical field.
Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in Manufacturing Engineering, NPI, Process Engineering, or related manufacturing roles.
Experience owning new product launches and manufacturing readiness activities from development through production ramp-up.
Strong knowledge of APQP and Core Tools, including PFMEA, Process Flow, Control Plans, PPAP, MSA, SPC, and process capability.
Experience with DFM/DFA/DFAM and manufacturing feasibility assessments.
Strong experience developing manufacturing processes, assembly sequences, Standard Work, work instructions, labor standards, and operating/setup requirements.
Experience defining manufacturing equipment requirements and supporting equipment installation, commissioning, validation, and production implementation.
Experience conducting design reviews and using CAD models and engineering data to evaluate product manufacturability.
Experience leading structured root-cause analysis and corrective actions using methodologies such as 8D and CAPA.
Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
Strong project organization skills with the ability to manage schedules, risks, actions, resources, and deliverables through launch.
Fluent English proficiency.

Responsibilities

Lead manufacturing readiness and execution for new product introductions from development through ramp-up and full-scale production.
Provide technical leadership across processes, tooling, equipment, workstations, and production systems to ensure safe and efficient launches.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Engineering, Operations, Quality, Materials, Planning, Process Technicians, suppliers, and other teams to identify risks and influence designs for manufacturability.
Own system-level PFMEAs for new product launches including development, risk identification, mitigation, maintenance, and closure.
Influence product and process designs to improve manufacturability, ergonomics, safety, labor efficiency, and cost.