Sr Design Assurance Engineer

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.

The Design Assurance Engineer owns design risk mitigation process, documentation and assessment activities in support of the Polaris Product Development process (PDP). This role is responsible for ensuring design risk is mitigated through robust and comprehensive design process tools to achieve all safety, quality and customer objectives expected within PDP. This role offers a unique opportunity to reenvision the foundation of PFMEA process and executing withing Polaris.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Own the Polaris Process Failure Model & Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and Control Plan
  • Create and maintain comprehensive process documentation and training materials to clearly outline guidelines and expectations for end users. Provide live training, facilitation and coaching. Mentor and develop subject matter experts throughout the organization.
  • Support manufacturing quality by creating thorough DFMEA, PFMEA and Control Plan mesh points.
  • Support Quality & Advanced Manufacturing team as PFMEA & Control Plan Process Standards are maintained and integrated with business processes and IT systems
  • Partner with IS to ensure proper tools, software and databases deliver value. Identify as the PFMEA and Control Plan subject matter expert.
  • Develop and maintain meaningful metrics to drive PDP accountability.
  • Support active project PFMEA auditing, Control Plan auditing and leadership reviews.
  • Evaluate process failure modes and utilizes PFMEA to actively address operations issues.
• Partner with NPI Manufacturing to ensure effective and timely product launch.
  • Working closely with manufacturing NPI and site manufacturing teams as liaison between development and operation business units to support addressing systematic failure modes and resolution.
  • Drive additional/future continuous process improvement across the operations and quality organization.
  • Improve product quality launch by ensuring development inputs turn to manufacturing controls in an effective and timely manner.
  • Support APQP supplier quality data sharing initiatives, NPI manufacturing readiness and launch readiness
• Support Design Assurance initiatives
  • Support and cross-train in all Design Assurance process and assessment related activities. Focus areas include design review based on failure mode (DRBFM), design validation plan and report (DVP&R), internal audit reporting system (IAR), hazard analysis and risk assessment (HARA), design for manufacturing (DFM) and corrective action preventative action processes (CAPA).
  • Lead special projects and support requests as assigned by the Design Assurance manager, Global Product Safety & Quality VP and Engineering Chief Technical Officer.
  • Lead peer groups and steering teams in areas of focus to drive continuous improvement.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or closely related curriculum required.
• +5 years of experience in an applicable Engineering field required. Our ideal candidate would have 3 or more years of manufacturing and/or operations experience. New product launch experience preferred.
• Experience with DFMEA, PFMEA, DRBFM, DFM/DFAM, HARA, CAPA, Control Plan, DVP&R and cost of poor quality (COPQ) frameworks.
• Strong people/teamwork skills; able to work well in a team environment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with internal & external cross functional teams.
• Must be a self-starter that requires minimal direction - quick learner with high level of ambition and urgency.
• Must be able to successfully work on multiple projects in parallel while prioritizing assignments accordingly - flexible when called upon.
• Strong engineering and manufacturing knowledge as demonstrated by academic & practical experience. Statistical experience is a plus.
• Capable of building cross-functional processes, assessment/audit/metric foundations and applicable documentation to ensure clear expectations to drive accountability.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Located in Wyoming MN.
• Mix of office, shop, lab, production and field support. Fast paced environment.
• Travel to other Polaris offices, plants and dealers as needed (25%).

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $89,000 to $117,000 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. 

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.

About Polaris

As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Indian Motorcycle® mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. www.polaris.com

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).