Polaris Inc.
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Quality Systems Engineer
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Polaris Inc.
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.
Job Summary The Quality System Engineer (QSE) plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of all vehicles produced at the manufacturing plant. This position develops, implements, and maintains robust quality operating systems to meet industry standards and regulatory requirements. The QSE sets expectations and receives alignment across all plants, collaborating with cross-functional teams and leads continuous improvement in processes, products and overall quality performance.
Responsibilities
Work closely with the site Quality Manager and Quality Director to develop, train, implement and sustain global quality systems for their location.
Champion of quality on corrective action/preventative action (CAPA) process, document management and control, control plans (CP), Quality Management System (QMS) internal audit program within site Quality Monthly Operating Review (QMOR) requirements.
Define and continually improve main quality processes as the standard, identifying all process related with maintaining existing and new platform/product introduction phases.
Provide support to Supplier Quality to improve process for incoming materials quality at point of consumption.
Support CAPA system maturity for site (leadership, training, support, reporting).
Support the Quality Manager with weekly/monthly data reporting tasks and follow up tasks.
Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Reliance data management modules. Support/own Reliance tool migration, upgrades and implementations.
Support the Quality Manager and Production Director with rolling first pass yield (RFPY) and clean build data. Champion visibility and continuous projects to improve.
Own management and organization of control plans for critical manufacturing processes as defined by NPI and global quality team, as well as by site needs.
Provide SME guidance to Manufacturing and Quality Engineers on PFMEA and process control plan (CP) development implementation and continuous improvement.
Own/coordinate the QMS internal audit program for site. Closely partner with central quality resources on continuous improvement.
Define QMS internal audit scope, frequency and focus areas based on global and site needs.
Provide leadership feedback on internal audit findings and drive accountability to completion.
Lead record retention management on QMS audit findings and assign out corrective action plan for minor/major non-conformances.
Support the implementation of standard work methodology across all sites.
Lead investigations into quality issues, defects, and non-conformities. Perform root cause analysis to determine the underlying reasons for issues and implement corrective actions.
Represent Quality by supporting all training dojo initiatives and curriculum updates.
Drive transformational change to culture and foster a Safety-Quality-Delivery-Cost mindset.
Experience & Skills
Experience in a Quality Systems role. Automotive, powersports or related industry background with previous high volume production work experience preferred.
Strong knowledge in external quality processes/standards (ISO 9001:2008; TS 16949:2009).
Versed in problem solving, root cause analysis, corrective & preventative actions.
Strong knowledge and deep experience with control plan (CP) and FMEA tools/methods.
Experience as an internal process auditor. Certified Lead Auditor preferred, or ready to be certified within first 6 months in the job.
APQP, PPAP, statistical process control (SPC), GD&T and lean manufacturing knowledge.
The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, organizational and analytical skills.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
Competencies
Achievement Orientation — Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results that meet or exceed standard expectations.
Collaborating With Others — Working together with others in a cooperative and supportive manner to achieve shared goals.
Customer Value Management — Developing customer value plans to create value for sales opportunities through effective communications and thorough knowledge of customers and markets.
Nurturing Innovation — Creating a welcoming environment that encourages different perspectives and new ideas, building a culture of curiosity, openness, and creativity across the organization and the wider community.
Ensuring Accountability — Holding yourself and others to high standards of accountability and creating an infrastructure and transparent corporate culture that supports and measures personal and organizational responsibility and accountability.
Compensation & Benefits The starting pay range for Minnesota is $72,000 to $95,000 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.
Eligibility To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.
EEO Statement Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make 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 with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 800-765-2747 or Talent.Acquisition@Polaris.com. To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov).
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Quality Systems Engineer
role at
Polaris Inc.
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.
Job Summary The Quality System Engineer (QSE) plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of all vehicles produced at the manufacturing plant. This position develops, implements, and maintains robust quality operating systems to meet industry standards and regulatory requirements. The QSE sets expectations and receives alignment across all plants, collaborating with cross-functional teams and leads continuous improvement in processes, products and overall quality performance.
Responsibilities
Work closely with the site Quality Manager and Quality Director to develop, train, implement and sustain global quality systems for their location.
Champion of quality on corrective action/preventative action (CAPA) process, document management and control, control plans (CP), Quality Management System (QMS) internal audit program within site Quality Monthly Operating Review (QMOR) requirements.
Define and continually improve main quality processes as the standard, identifying all process related with maintaining existing and new platform/product introduction phases.
Provide support to Supplier Quality to improve process for incoming materials quality at point of consumption.
Support CAPA system maturity for site (leadership, training, support, reporting).
Support the Quality Manager with weekly/monthly data reporting tasks and follow up tasks.
Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Reliance data management modules. Support/own Reliance tool migration, upgrades and implementations.
Support the Quality Manager and Production Director with rolling first pass yield (RFPY) and clean build data. Champion visibility and continuous projects to improve.
Own management and organization of control plans for critical manufacturing processes as defined by NPI and global quality team, as well as by site needs.
Provide SME guidance to Manufacturing and Quality Engineers on PFMEA and process control plan (CP) development implementation and continuous improvement.
Own/coordinate the QMS internal audit program for site. Closely partner with central quality resources on continuous improvement.
Define QMS internal audit scope, frequency and focus areas based on global and site needs.
Provide leadership feedback on internal audit findings and drive accountability to completion.
Lead record retention management on QMS audit findings and assign out corrective action plan for minor/major non-conformances.
Support the implementation of standard work methodology across all sites.
Lead investigations into quality issues, defects, and non-conformities. Perform root cause analysis to determine the underlying reasons for issues and implement corrective actions.
Represent Quality by supporting all training dojo initiatives and curriculum updates.
Drive transformational change to culture and foster a Safety-Quality-Delivery-Cost mindset.
Experience & Skills
Experience in a Quality Systems role. Automotive, powersports or related industry background with previous high volume production work experience preferred.
Strong knowledge in external quality processes/standards (ISO 9001:2008; TS 16949:2009).
Versed in problem solving, root cause analysis, corrective & preventative actions.
Strong knowledge and deep experience with control plan (CP) and FMEA tools/methods.
Experience as an internal process auditor. Certified Lead Auditor preferred, or ready to be certified within first 6 months in the job.
APQP, PPAP, statistical process control (SPC), GD&T and lean manufacturing knowledge.
The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, organizational and analytical skills.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
Competencies
Achievement Orientation — Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results that meet or exceed standard expectations.
Collaborating With Others — Working together with others in a cooperative and supportive manner to achieve shared goals.
Customer Value Management — Developing customer value plans to create value for sales opportunities through effective communications and thorough knowledge of customers and markets.
Nurturing Innovation — Creating a welcoming environment that encourages different perspectives and new ideas, building a culture of curiosity, openness, and creativity across the organization and the wider community.
Ensuring Accountability — Holding yourself and others to high standards of accountability and creating an infrastructure and transparent corporate culture that supports and measures personal and organizational responsibility and accountability.
Compensation & Benefits The starting pay range for Minnesota is $72,000 to $95,000 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.
Eligibility To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.
EEO Statement Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make 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 with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 800-765-2747 or Talent.Acquisition@Polaris.com. To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov).
EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled
Roseau, MN
#J-18808-Ljbffr