Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for establishing and implementing the most cost-efficient methods for production. This individual will plan and coordinate the activities necessary to produce specified products within safety, quality and cost standards and ensure schedule compliance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly manage a single or multiple process tech and other technical direct reports.
• Work with a team of engineers and supervisors in order to achieve department goals.
• Identifies areas of unnecessary cost and drive cost savings for the department.
• Develop and implement new manual and automated processes with ability to recommend and specify equipment details.
• Develops and updates process documentation and procedure instruction.
• Conducts direct labor studies using acceptable engineering practices and establishes labor standards on operations, set up, and workstation layout.
• Defines tooling and fixturing used in the manufacturing process, while also assisting with ideas for specialized processes.
• Coordinates with tool vendor to specify or procure new tooling and fixtures to make necessary changes.
• Available to travel to run off new tooling at vendor sites.
• Analyzes and evaluates manufacturing methods and standards.
• Provides solutions to problems that adversely affect cost, operator safety, productivity and quality.
• Qualify and develop new specifications.
• Work closely with other engineering groups such a Design, Assembly, Tube fab and Paint.
• Work with department M.E.s as well as New Product Engineers on model year changes and new product.
• Recognize current production problems and provide feedback to the team and direct feedback to design engineers.
• Assists in development and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment.
• Assists in preparation of departmental budget including material, manpower, equipment and outside procurement costs, and operates within approved parameters.
• Reviews preliminary designs, making recommendations to reduce costs and improve manufacturability and quality on new or existing parts.
• Develops detailed and accurate capital equipment studies, makes appropriate recommendation.
• Operates within an approved budget.
• Reviews and evaluates manufacturing costs pertaining to make vs. buy decisions.
• Drive lean culture.
• Performs other assignments as requested.
• Works to minimize down time to production, during improvement projects and model year changes.
• Perform assessment and critical decisions in line down situation.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• B.S. in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing engineering required
• 3+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in a fast-paced production environment preferably in automotive industry
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Excellent verbal and written skills required
• Proficiency with PC's and Microsoft suite
• Proficiency in CAD including AutoCAD, CREO and SolidWorks
• Understanding of SPC
• Strong Project Management skills

Preferred:

• Lean Manufacturing knowledge
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical print
• Works independently with moderate supervisory direction

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Fast-paced manufacturing environment with high technology driven processes.
• Office and manufacturing environment with most of the time spent on the floor. Some travel (<20%) required.
• Strong team dynamic.

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

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.