Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Process Innovator

Polaris Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing plan

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Polaris Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Huntsville, Alabama, to establish cost-effective methods that ensure safe, high-quality, and efficient production. You will plan, coordinate, and improve processes and support new product introductions.

You will collaborate with design engineering, assembly, and suppliers to improve manufacturability, quality, and production readiness. Travel up to 20% and leadership of technical teams may be required.

Qualifications

• BS in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods, labor studies, tooling, fixturing, and production standards.
• Strong project management, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; CAD software (AutoCAD, Creo, SolidWorks).
• Understanding of SPC and lean manufacturing knowledge.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Analyze labor utilization, layouts, and standards to drive efficiency.
• Identify cost reductions and support make-versus-buy evaluations and budgeting.
• Lead or support continuous improvement and lean initiatives to reduce waste.
• Create and update process docs, work instructions, specs, and standards.
• Define tooling/fixturing needs and coordinate with suppliers on procurement.
• Troubleshoot processes and equipment to minimize downtime during changes.
• Collaborate with design engineering, assembly, fabrication, paint, and NPI teams.
• Review designs to improve manufacturability and production readiness.
• Support model year changes, new product introductions, and launches.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to technicians and team members.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science (Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing)

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Polaris Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Huntsville, Alabama, to establish cost-effective methods that ensure safe, high-quality, and efficient production. You will plan, coordinate, and improve processes and support new product introductions.

You will collaborate with design engineering, assembly, and suppliers to improve manufacturability, quality, and production readiness. Travel up to 20% and leadership of technical teams may be required.