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
Provide Quality Engineering support and leadership for fabrication operations teams at the Polaris facility. Assignments will involve both proactive and reactive solutions to address quality issues affecting internal manufacturing, which includes weld, tube bend, laser cutting, and hole piercing. This individual will be responsible for managing the quality, employees, and assigned processes for all related aspects of these areas.
Location : Huntsville, AL
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Responsibilities
Support Polaris quality initiatives and programs as required.
Lead and support Quality auditors and Technicians on Fabrication quality issues.
Participate or lead failure analysis, root cause and corrective action investigations.
Manage and report on internal process quality metrics; identify opportunities for continuous improvement and lead improvement initiatives.
Communicate process issues, problems and concerns to Quality and Operations leadership.
Generate quality instructions and/or procedures as needed to contain quality issues or to assist with process validations.
Partner directly with the Operations teams to improve the use of measurement systems.
Conduct and/or support internal audits and product transfers as needed.
Perform process capability studies.
Experience & Skills
Three (3) to Five (5) or more years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, Process Engineering or equivalent field required. Weld experience preferred.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment.
Ability to lead technicians in inspection methods for fabrication quality processes.
Ability to read, interpret and improve weld and tube bending prints.
Strong process improvement skills: Kaizen, Six Sigma, Control Plans, Print reading skills.
Experience with and knowledge of how to properly apply GD&T to fabricated components.
Leadership experience with hourly employees.
Must be a self-starter and able to work independently without supervision.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering, Operations or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
Competencies
Achievement Orientation
– Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with meeting or exceeding standard expectations.
Collaborating With Others
– Working together with cross-functional teams 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 trust, 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.
Working Conditions
Standard manufacturing/plant environment, with a strong plant-floor presence.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 10 percent of time – travel can fluctuate according to business need.
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).
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Quality Assurance
Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Armed Forces
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Job Summary
Provide Quality Engineering support and leadership for fabrication operations teams at the Polaris facility. Assignments will involve both proactive and reactive solutions to address quality issues affecting internal manufacturing, which includes weld, tube bend, laser cutting, and hole piercing. This individual will be responsible for managing the quality, employees, and assigned processes for all related aspects of these areas.
Location : Huntsville, AL
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Responsibilities
Support Polaris quality initiatives and programs as required.
Lead and support Quality auditors and Technicians on Fabrication quality issues.
Participate or lead failure analysis, root cause and corrective action investigations.
Manage and report on internal process quality metrics; identify opportunities for continuous improvement and lead improvement initiatives.
Communicate process issues, problems and concerns to Quality and Operations leadership.
Generate quality instructions and/or procedures as needed to contain quality issues or to assist with process validations.
Partner directly with the Operations teams to improve the use of measurement systems.
Conduct and/or support internal audits and product transfers as needed.
Perform process capability studies.
Experience & Skills
Three (3) to Five (5) or more years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, Process Engineering or equivalent field required. Weld experience preferred.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment.
Ability to lead technicians in inspection methods for fabrication quality processes.
Ability to read, interpret and improve weld and tube bending prints.
Strong process improvement skills: Kaizen, Six Sigma, Control Plans, Print reading skills.
Experience with and knowledge of how to properly apply GD&T to fabricated components.
Leadership experience with hourly employees.
Must be a self-starter and able to work independently without supervision.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering, Operations or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
Competencies
Achievement Orientation
– Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with meeting or exceeding standard expectations.
Collaborating With Others
– Working together with cross-functional teams 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 trust, 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.
Working Conditions
Standard manufacturing/plant environment, with a strong plant-floor presence.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 10 percent of time – travel can fluctuate according to business need.
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).
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Quality Assurance
Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Armed Forces
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