Quality Engineering Lead, Front-Line Manufacturing

Polaris Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Polaris Inc. in Huntsville, Alabama, seeks a Quality Leader to provide frontline leadership for assembly production quality and to guide auditors and technicians in achieving safety and quality goals.

You will drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement with manufacturing, engineering, and suppliers. Travel up to 10% is expected; immigration sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• 3 years of experience in quality, process engineering, or related field.
• Experience in automotive or similar assembly manufacturing preferred.
• Proven ability to lead hourly employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of process improvement and quality methodologies (Kaizen, PFMEA, control plans).

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership support to Quality Auditors, Quality Technicians, and hourly quality employees.
• Coordinate inspection, audit, containment, and quality activities to meet production needs.
• Coach and develop hourly quality staff to strengthen technical capability and adherence to standard work.
• Lead root cause analysis, failure analysis, and corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage quality performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Front-Line Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Accountability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering, Operations, or related field

Job description

Polaris Inc. in Huntsville, Alabama, seeks a Quality Leader to provide frontline leadership for assembly production quality and to guide auditors and technicians in achieving safety and quality goals.

You will drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement with manufacturing, engineering, and suppliers. Travel up to 10% is expected; immigration sponsorship is not available.