Jobs at Polaris (Polaris.com)

Lead development and deployment of advanced durability and FEA methods (fatigue, nonlinear, transient) to improve predictive accuracy, standardize CAE workflows, integrate test/MBD data, automate processes, and mentor engineering teams to influence early vehicle design decisions.

Support manufacturing operations by developing and maintaining software, databases, dashboards, and reports. Connect production equipment to data environments, build data integration solutions from PLCs/AS400/SQL/Access, perform data analysis using SPC, and partner with stakeholders to deliver scalable, reliable reporting and visualization tools.

Support and improve inbound international logistics operations, managing import/export activities, coordinating with 3PLs and business units, analyzing performance metrics, implementing process improvements and cost reductions, troubleshooting shipment exceptions, and delivering performance reports to leadership to enhance service, cost, and operational objectives.

Lead a global vehicle dynamics engineering team to design, develop, validate, and release suspension, steering, braking, and chassis components. Drive technical direction, cross-functional collaboration, DFM/DFA, budgeting, supplier partnerships, and process improvements to meet vehicle-level performance, cost, quality, and compliance targets across multiple programs.

Lead sourcing strategies and supplier relationships to drive cost reduction, supplier performance, and operational excellence. Manage RFP/RFQ processes, supplier selection, contract execution, project scope, cost analyses, should-cost modeling, and cross-functional coordination to support product development, launch, and ongoing manufacturing.

Support and accelerate Lean/Continuous Improvement on the production floor by facilitating problem-solving, coaching teams, leading Kaizen events, delivering training, applying basic SPC and workflow analysis, and sustaining Lean standards and measurement systems to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Serve as primary liaison between business, IT, and vendors to support and improve NetSuite and WMS platforms. Gather requirements, manage projects and releases, coordinate Tier 2 support and testing, maintain documentation, and drive process improvements across order management, purchasing, inventory, and supply chain while preparing for future ERP transformation (SAP).

Coordinate and support vehicle electronics and embedded software development from concept through production. Track scope, schedules, risks, and requirements; align electrical and software deliverables across platforms; collaborate with cross-functional teams; prepare status updates; and support risk mitigation and resource planning to ensure on-time program delivery.

Provide quality engineering support for assembly operations, lead auditors, manage quality metrics, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Serve as the functional owner for SAP S/4HANA Procure-to-Pay, leading functional design, fit-to-standard workshops, SAP configuration, integrations, master data ownership, testing, deployment, and post-go-live enablement across procurement, supplier and warehouse integrations.

Coordinate flow of parts to meet production schedules, identify and resolve supply chain risks, support operations with data analysis, SIOP tools, supplier/carrier expediting, and cross-functional problem solving to ensure on-time delivery.

Lead Lean Manufacturing and Polaris Production System improvements across operations. Facilitate Kaizen events, coach teams in Lean methods, implement Lean tools, measure manufacturing metrics, and drive sustained process and performance improvements.

Lead sourcing for new product introductions from development through production launch. Develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier selection, PPAP, quality planning, cost analysis (BOM/TCO), and production ramp readiness. Coordinate cross-functional teams, assess and mitigate supply chain risks, standardize NPI sourcing processes, and mentor junior team members while providing strategic input to leadership.

Lead the enterprise digital engineering product ecosystem, defining strategy and overseeing digital platforms for product lifecycle management. Collaborate with senior leaders to align technology investments with business goals.

Lead the transformation of Polaris' engineering systems to model-based product development, managing product vision, roadmaps, and collaboration with engineering teams.

Lead talent acquisition strategy and full-cycle recruiting for Polaris' Huntsville manufacturing facility across hourly and salaried roles. Develop workforce plans, build talent pipelines, execute large-scale hiring, analyze recruiting metrics, train hiring managers, ensure compliance, and partner with site and corporate HR to improve hiring effectiveness and candidate experience.

Interns in the Manufacturing Excellence Program will gain practical experience as Assembly Operators, working in teams to build vehicle parts on an assembly line and ensuring quality checks.

Manage and automate on-premise and cloud application environments, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, support deployments, monitoring, security, SSL management, and provide 24x7 on-call/global support.

Lead supplier quality for electronics NPI: manage APQP/PPAP, assess PFMEAs and control plans, perform supplier audits and readiness reviews, drive DFM/DFA reviews, reduce supplier PPM, and support cross-functional corrective actions and supplier onboarding.

As a Production Intern, you will learn vehicle manufacturing processes, participate in Lean Six Sigma training, and assist assembly operations using various tools and equipment.