Polaris Inc.
At Polaris Inc.
We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. The Weld Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for establishing and implementing cost-efficient methods for production, planning and coordinating activities to produce specified products within safety, quality and cost standards, and ensuring schedule compliance. Responsibilities
Direct tooling techs and robot programmers in operations; manage one or more process techs and other direct reports. Collaborate with engineers and supervisors to achieve department goals. Identify areas of unnecessary cost and drive cost savings. Develop and implement new manual and automated welding processes; recommend and specify equipment details. Develop and update process documentation and procedure instructions. Conduct direct labor studies, establish labor standards, and optimize setup and workstation layout. Define tooling and fixturing; assist with ideas for specialized processes. Coordinate with tool vendors to specify or procure tooling and fixtures; travel to vendor sites as needed. Analyze and evaluate manufacturing methods and standards; provide solutions to cost, safety, productivity and quality issues. Qualify and develop new welding specifications; collaborate with Design, Assembly, Tube Fab and Paint groups. Work with M.E.s and New Product Engineers on model year changes and new products. Identify production problems and provide feedback to the team and design engineers. Assist in development and troubleshooting of welding equipment; help prepare departmental budget and operate within approved parameters. Review preliminary designs to reduce costs and improve manufacturability and quality; develop capital equipment studies and recommendations. Operate within an approved budget and assist with make-vs-buy decisions. Drive lean culture and support continuous improvement initiatives. Support weld tooling for minimal downtime during improvement projects and model year changes. Perform assessments and critical decisions in line-down situations. Qualifications
B.S. in Weld Science, Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering required. 3+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in a fast-paced production environment, preferably automotive. Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills; excellent verbal and written communication. Proficiency with PCs and Microsoft Office; CAD proficiency in AutoCAD, CREO and SolidWorks. Understanding of SPC; strong project management skills. Preferred
Experience with weld tool maintenance and design; weld experience and robotic weld programming. Lean manufacturing knowledge; ability to read and interpret weld and mechanical prints. Ability to work independently with moderate supervisory direction. Working Conditions
Fast-paced manufacturing environment with high-technology processes; office and floor work with most time on the shop floor. Some travel may be required. Compliance and Other
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. To qualify, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing. Polaris 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 needing accommodations in the recruiting process should contact Human Resources. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan, employee stock ownership plan, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, wellness programs, paid time off, gym reimbursement, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company contributions, and volunteer time off through Polaris Gives.
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We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. The Weld Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for establishing and implementing cost-efficient methods for production, planning and coordinating activities to produce specified products within safety, quality and cost standards, and ensuring schedule compliance. Responsibilities
Direct tooling techs and robot programmers in operations; manage one or more process techs and other direct reports. Collaborate with engineers and supervisors to achieve department goals. Identify areas of unnecessary cost and drive cost savings. Develop and implement new manual and automated welding processes; recommend and specify equipment details. Develop and update process documentation and procedure instructions. Conduct direct labor studies, establish labor standards, and optimize setup and workstation layout. Define tooling and fixturing; assist with ideas for specialized processes. Coordinate with tool vendors to specify or procure tooling and fixtures; travel to vendor sites as needed. Analyze and evaluate manufacturing methods and standards; provide solutions to cost, safety, productivity and quality issues. Qualify and develop new welding specifications; collaborate with Design, Assembly, Tube Fab and Paint groups. Work with M.E.s and New Product Engineers on model year changes and new products. Identify production problems and provide feedback to the team and design engineers. Assist in development and troubleshooting of welding equipment; help prepare departmental budget and operate within approved parameters. Review preliminary designs to reduce costs and improve manufacturability and quality; develop capital equipment studies and recommendations. Operate within an approved budget and assist with make-vs-buy decisions. Drive lean culture and support continuous improvement initiatives. Support weld tooling for minimal downtime during improvement projects and model year changes. Perform assessments and critical decisions in line-down situations. Qualifications
B.S. in Weld Science, Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering required. 3+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in a fast-paced production environment, preferably automotive. Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills; excellent verbal and written communication. Proficiency with PCs and Microsoft Office; CAD proficiency in AutoCAD, CREO and SolidWorks. Understanding of SPC; strong project management skills. Preferred
Experience with weld tool maintenance and design; weld experience and robotic weld programming. Lean manufacturing knowledge; ability to read and interpret weld and mechanical prints. Ability to work independently with moderate supervisory direction. Working Conditions
Fast-paced manufacturing environment with high-technology processes; office and floor work with most time on the shop floor. Some travel may be required. Compliance and Other
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. To qualify, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing. Polaris 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 needing accommodations in the recruiting process should contact Human Resources. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan, employee stock ownership plan, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, wellness programs, paid time off, gym reimbursement, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company contributions, and volunteer time off through Polaris Gives.
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