Quality Engineer - 3rd Shift

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Quality Technicians and Torque Specialists in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation for production quality issues.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards across internal manufacturing processes and external suppliers.
• Manage and report on quality performance metrics, identifying trends and leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Own and support quality processes for new product development, including production start-ups, tool validation, and supplier certification.
• Participate in or lead failure analysis investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop inspection and testing processes, including defining equipment requirements and inspection criteria.
• Generate and maintain quality procedures and work instructions to support process validation and issue containment.
• Coordinate with suppliers to inspect and address defective materials or components as needed.
• Support implementation of organizational quality initiatives and programs.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and promote safe work practices in all activities.
• Manage assigned quality activities within approved budget parameters.
• Desired Competencies:
• Problem Solving: You identify issues, assess root causes, and implement practical solutions that balance speed, quality, and risk.
• Communication: You clearly convey information, ideas, and expectations to diverse audiences, adjusting your message to ensure understanding and alignment.
• Accountability: You take ownership of your responsibilities, follow through on commitments, and hold yourself to high standards for quality and results.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering, Operations, or related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in quality, process engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in automotive or similar assembly manufacturing environments preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of process improvement and quality methodologies, including Six Sigma, Kaizen, control plans, and print reading.
• Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Proven ability to lead or supervise hourly technicians or specialists in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing environment with significant plant-floor presence.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% based on business needs.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
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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.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in quality, process engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in automotive or similar assembly manufacturing environments preferred.