Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Processes & Optimization

Polaris Inc.; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Gym & personal training reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Volunteer time off

Job summary

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

Collaborate with design engineering and production teams to drive manufacturability, reduce costs, and improve quality, while leading and mentoring technicians and driving Lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.
• Experience developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes and production systems.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods, labor studies, process documentation, tooling, fixturing, and production standards.
• Strong project management, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD, Creo, SolidWorks).
• Understanding of statistical process control (SPC).
• Lean manufacturing knowledge preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and prints preferred.
• 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 performance.
• Analyze and evaluate manufacturing methods, labor utilization, workstation layouts, and production standards to drive operational efficiency.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and support make-versus-buy evaluations, capital equipment studies, and budget planning activities.
• Lead or support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives to improve operational performance and reduce waste.
• Create, maintain, and update process documentation, work instructions, specifications, and manufacturing standards.
• Define tooling and fixturing requirements, coordinate with suppliers on procurement and modifications, and support tooling validation activities.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing processes and equipment issues, provide solutions to production challenges, and minimize downtime during improvement projects and product changes.
• Collaborate with design engineering, assembly, fabrication, paint, and new product engineering teams to improve manufacturability, quality, and production readiness.
• Review product and process designs and provide recommendations to improve manufacturability, reduce costs, and enhance quality.
• Support model year changes, new product introductions, and production launch activities.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and technical support to process technicians and other technical team members as assigned.
• Assess line-down situations and make timely decisions to restore production operations safely and effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Collaboration

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

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

Collaborate with design engineering and production teams to drive manufacturability, reduce costs, and improve quality, while leading and mentoring technicians and driving Lean initiatives.