At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.
The Manufacturing Engineer, New Product Introduction’s (NPI) primary focus will be on the successful introduction of new products. This position owns new product introduction for powertrain related activities at our Monterrey, Mexico manufacturing facility. This role requires a high degree of cross functional collaboration with operations, central engineering, packaging engineering, and quality. The position plans and coordinates the activities necessary to produce specified products within Polaris safety, quality and cost standards.
Responsibilities
- Partner with operations and engineering leadership in the development of new product manufacturing powertrain recommendations, preliminary manufacturing plans, and pre-production schedules
Lead key components of initial design reviews:
- Reviews preliminary designs, making recommendations to reduce costs and improve manufacturing and quality on new or existing parts.
- Defines tooling and fixturing needs necessary to deliver programs with the highest-level of safety, quality, productivity.
- Analyzes and evaluates manufacturing process flow, methods, and standards.
Lead key components of PDP Process:
- Develop and validate PFMEA’s
- Review and assess powertrain manufacturing feasibility and readiness
- Lead Pre-production builds
- Present Manufacturing plan in CSR, PDR, and all Gate reviews
- Create and maintain accurate budgets for program capital and tooling requirements
Procure New Manufacturing Tooling/Equipment
- Write equipment specifications to meet manufacturing and design requirements
- Quote and Procure Equipment from external vendors
- Validate equipment and tooling meets all Manufacturing Standards
- Trouble shoot manufacturing equipment during implementation and initial start of production
Lead Production Line Readiness:
- Improve safety and ergonomics through process and tooling changes
- Define assembly processes and coordinate the creation of standard work
- Install and validate new equipment and tooling
- Complete Pre-Build Readiness
- Complete Post-Build Scorecards
- Complete tooling and equipment readiness assessments
- Lead line balancing activities to meet required line rates
- Create and Troubleshoot Atlas Copco DC tool programs
Key Supporting Roles:
- Support creation, implementation, documentation and execution of centralized powertrain technology standards (process, equipment, systems)
- Collaborate with plant controls engineers to implement Line controls (Vision, Assembly Verifiers, Test Equipment, etc.)
- Collaborate with core technology experts on advanced technology process development
- Collaborate with packaging engineers to determine packaging needs
- Collaborate with plant training personnel to develop training plans
- Collaborate with plant quality control to define quality criteria, product validation and QC lab readiness
- Provide production support through the start-up phase
Knowledge
- Auto Computer-aided Design (AutoCAD) (Intermediate)
- Industrial and Manufacturing Processes (Developing)
- Creo (Developing)
- SolidWorks (Developing)
- DC Tool Programming (Intermediate)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in technical specifications, ordering, run-off, installation and qualification of equipment/tooling
- Strong experience in Project Management (Advanced) – plan, develop and execute
- Working experience with powertrain systems (Developing) and processes (Developing)
Experience & Skills
- 3-5 years of experience in a closely related manufacturing engineer role; Specifically within automotive or a closely related industry.
Education
- Engineering (Bachelor's degree) or Industrial Engineering (Bachelor's degree) or Manufacturing Engineering (Bachelor's degree) or Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's degree)
Working Conditions
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 10%-20% of time (including international travel)
Additional Information
- Ability to effectively influence and work in cooperation with cross-functional teams
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills – ability to work in a matrix organization and effectively lead without direct positional authority
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to identify and solve complex technical problems
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and time management skills
- Excellent creative thinking skills
- The passion to set and meet high standards of performance
- The ability to establish clear, measurable goals and deliver on commitments
We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!
About Polaris Industries, Inc.
As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.
North Pole Star, S. de R.L. de C.V. (Polaris Mexico) is at the forefront of innovation in the powersports industry, manufacturing world-class vehicles that inspire adventure, we are home of RZR, ATV, General, Sportsman and other greats brands. With a focus on quality, teamwork, and cutting-edge technology, our Mexico operations are our largest global manufacturing facility site with more than 5,000 employees. Here at Polaris Mexico, we have engineering support from our new Product Development Center and physically assemble each one of our all-off-road vehicles with processes of injection molding, tube fabrication, welding, engines assembly, liquid and metal paint, and 6 assembly lines. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment where talent thrives, and bold ideas come to life. Join Polaris Mexico, where passion meets innovation!
How We Hire
North Pole Star, S. de R.L. de C.V. is committed to offering equal employment opportunities to all employees and makes all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status regarding social assistance, union membership, political beliefs or any other status protected by applicable law.