Manufacturing Process Engineer — Lean & CI Champion

Polaris Industries; Alabama; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Polaris Industries is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to establish and implement cost-effective manufacturing methods supporting safe, high-quality, and efficient production. You will coordinate improvements, collaborate with cross-functional teams, support new product introductions, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

The role offers leadership to technicians and emphasizes manufacturability, quality, and cost outcomes in a dynamic production environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years 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 Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficiency with CAD software including AutoCAD, Creo, and 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 manual and automated 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

SPC

Education

BS in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing Eng.

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Polaris Industries is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to establish and implement cost-effective manufacturing methods supporting safe, high-quality, and efficient production. You will coordinate improvements, collaborate with cross-functional teams, support new product introductions, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

The role offers leadership to technicians and emphasizes manufacturability, quality, and cost outcomes in a dynamic production environment.