Production & Manufacturing Lead Engineer

Polaris Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Polaris Inc. is seeking a Production Support Engineer in Huntsville to lead cross-functional product development and manufacturing initiatives from concept through production.

You will manage scope, cost, schedule, and quality while applying PDP and PPS to deliver manufacturable, cost‑effective solutions. The role requires collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Product Management, Sales, and suppliers, driving root cause analyses and continuous improvement to meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• Minimum of 2 years of program leadership or engineering project/design leadership experience in a similar industry.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence others and build effective working relationships with managers, leaders, staff, and cross-functional partners.
• Strong project planning, organization, and administrative skills, including understanding how program objectives, tools, and resources relate across functions.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions and take action while maintaining a focus on quality and customer needs.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Riding experience and/or interest in recreational vehicles.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional product development and manufacturing engineering programs from concept through production, responsible for schedule, cost, quality, performance, reliability, and overall program success.
• Direct programs and projects using PDP and PPS, ensuring requirements, deliverables, milestones, and business objectives are achieved.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and team assignments while coordinating issue resolution across departments and suppliers.
• Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting manufacturing and product issues, conduct root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and develop sustainable solutions for production and field concerns.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and suppliers to develop manufacturable, cost-effective product and process solutions, including new product features and manufacturing methods.
• Drive manufacturing efficiency and continuous improvement through process optimization, technology implementation, structured problem solving, and Lean principles.
• Communicate program status, risks, resource needs, technical recommendations, and key decisions to leadership and stakeholders.
• Support documentation, training, and successful implementation of new products and manufacturing processes.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Project planning

Decision making

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in engineering

Job description

Polaris Inc. is seeking a Production Support Engineer in Huntsville to lead cross-functional product development and manufacturing initiatives from concept through production.

You will manage scope, cost, schedule, and quality while applying PDP and PPS to deliver manufacturable, cost‑effective solutions. The role requires collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Product Management, Sales, and suppliers, driving root cause analyses and continuous improvement to meet