Supplier Quality Engineering Supervisor, NPI

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JOB SUMMARY

The supplier quality engineering supervisor is responsible for managing and leading a sub-group of NPI project team members.  These team members are responsible for the development & execution of risk mitigation activities to meet product development process scorecard deliverables.  These deliverables include scope, timeline, risk, and communication. These team members also work with other project management leaders, including sourcing, engineering, and manufacturing assembly plants across the business to provide a holistic view of the project plan.  The supervisor is also continuously improving the project management processes for our team and stakeholders to enhance product quality and drive flawless project launch. 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage NPI Project SQE’s to ensure robust supplier quality leadership, which includes project risk mitigation strategy deployment and conformance to PDP deliverables for roughly 30 vehicle programs within a given year (approximately 15 projects at level 1, 12 at level 2 and 3 at level 3).
• Lead NPI project SQE’s to ensure collaboration with engineering and sourcing project management leaders, program managers and category leaders to ensure all aspects of the project are successfully completed with high quality and within the project timeframe
• Be a subject matter expert in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), leading the team to drive high quality APQP work across our supply base
• Support project SQE’s in component design reviews to ensure part manufacturability as well as proper identification of Key Product Characteristics (KPC’s) and GD&T
• Enhance team communication of project risk via project and sourcing gate review slide improvements and Project SQE coaching
• Drive team metric conformance across the team including 100% qualification compliance by product validation build, APQP audit quality and timeliness, Team Feasibility Commitment (TFC) completion timeliness, CAPA/CAR audit quality and timeliness, as well as supplier DPM goals.
• Proactively develop and implement improvement activities to ensure that the team stays on track to meet department goals
• Ensuring that all SQE are effective in leading cross functional teams to execute root cause problem solving of quality events and implement corrective/preventative actions
• Facilitate identification and effective use of lessons learned across teams
• Identify process effectiveness and efficiency opportunities and implement improvements within our team as well as with cross functional teams
• Lead and implement improvement initiatives; including, lean business process development and value add engineering projects
• Provide support related to part quality issues as needed
• Ensure that workload levels across the SQE project team is evenly distributed

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS degree in Engineering or relevant field
• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in supplier quality or quality engineering
• Advanced knowledge of quality related tools including, but not limited to APQP, Control Plan, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC and Quality Systems
• Experience in project management and use of project management tools
• Project Management Certification (CAPM, PMP) preferred
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Experience writing technical reports and processes
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present cross functionally within and outside Polaris at all levels
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Ability to work in an autonomous environment
• Experience leading and managing professionals

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Fast-paced office environment
• Potential for 5-10% travel required to plants & suppliers, including international travel

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $91,000 to $120,000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.  While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors, it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range. 

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To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE.  Apply today!

At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing.  Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture. At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings.  Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

About Polaris

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. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Indian Motorcycle® mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. www.polaris.com

EEO Statement

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