Electrical System Quality Engineer

polaris; Wyoming (MN); On-site; USD 78,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Polaris Inc. is seeking an Electrical System Quality Engineer within the Vehicle Electronics and Software organization to lead process development that sustainably improves electrical system quality.

You will work across engineering, quality, supplier quality, purchasing, manufacturing, validation, service, and business teams to strengthen existing quality systems and anticipate electrical system issues. You will conduct hands-on investigations, analyze quality data, and lead structured

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Systems, or related field.
• 2+ years in an engineering or quality role solving complex technical problems.
• Experience with root cause investigations and corrective action.
• Electrical systems quality experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive processes to anticipate and identify quality issues in power/ground distribution and control systems across vehicle electronics.
• Lead quality process improvement efforts and provide updates in forums.
• Monitor customer escalations and lead investigations of field issues to inform software release content.
• Conduct hands-on teardowns to investigate quality concerns and determine root causes.
• Lead structured problem-solving using 8D, Red X, Six Sigma, fault-tree analysis.
• Perform Quality Operating System assessments to identify gaps and risks.
• Analyze warranty, field, manufacturing, test, and quality data to identify trends.
• Collaborate with engineering, validation, manufacturing, supplier quality, and service teams to eliminate failures.
• Validate effectiveness of corrective actions through data analysis and testing.

Skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Technical expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Systems, or related field

Tools

8D

Red X

Six Sigma

Fault-tree analysis

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 Overview

As an Electrical System Quality Engineer within the Vehicle Electronics and Software organization, you will lead process development that sustainably improves electrical system quality. Working across engineering, quality, supplier quality, purchasing, manufacturing, validation, service, and business teams, you will strengthen existing quality systems and ensure they anticipate electrical system issues. You will conduct hands-on investigations, analyze quality data, and lead structured problem-solving efforts addressing complex vehicle electronics and software concerns. This role offers meaningful ownership of enterprise quality improvements that enhance product reliability and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive processes for anticipating and identifying quality issues related to power and ground distribution, control systems, signals and actuators, electric propulsion, in-vehicle infotainment, connected systems, and autonomous systems.
• Lead quality process improvement efforts and provide updates in monthly Electrical Systems Quality and Vehicle Electronics and Software forums.
• Monitor customer escalations across product infotainment platforms and lead the investigation and resolution of complex vehicle electronics and software field issues to inform software release timing and content.
• Conduct hands-on vehicle, system, and component teardowns to investigate quality concerns, identify failure mechanisms, and support root cause determination.
• Lead structured problem-solving activities using methodologies such as 8D, Red X, Six Sigma, fault-tree analysis, and root cause investigation to establish permanent corrective and preventive actions.
• Perform Quality Operating System assessments across features and controllers to identify process gaps, systemic risks, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Analyze warranty, field, manufacturing, test, and quality data to identify recurring trends, emerging concerns, and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with engineering, validation, manufacturing, supplier quality, and service teams to eliminate recurring failures and systemic issues.
• Validate the effectiveness of corrective actions through data analysis, product evaluation, testing, audits, and other quality assessment activities.
• Develop processes, standards, and quality operating mechanisms that improve product reliability and customer satisfaction.

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

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Systems, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an engineering or quality role, including cross-functional work to solve complex technical and quality problems.
• Experience conducting root cause investigations, product failure analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Electrical systems quality experience is preferred.
• Ability to conduct hands-on vehicle, system, and component investigations and evaluate complex electrical or electronic failure mechanisms.
• Experience applying structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, Red X, Six Sigma, fault-tree analysis, or similar approaches.
• Ability to interpret warranty, field, manufacturing, test, and quality data to identify trends and validate corrective actions.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $78,000 to $103,000 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.

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