Sr NPI Manufacturing 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 Senior NPI Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading manufacturing readiness and execution for new product introductions, from early product development through pre-production builds, launch, ramp-up, and transition to full-scale production. This role provides technical leadership across manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, equipment, workstations, and production systems to ensure new products are launched safely, efficiently, and according to quality, cost, and schedule requirements.

The position works cross-functionally with Product Engineering, Operations, Quality, Materials, Planning, Process Technicians, suppliers, and other manufacturing teams to identify risks, influence product and process design, and ensure manufacturing requirements are incorporated throughout the product development process.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechatronics, Aeronautical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in Manufacturing Engineering, NPI, Process Engineering, or related manufacturing roles.
• Demonstrated experience owning new product launches and manufacturing readiness activities from development through production ramp-up.
• Strong knowledge of APQP and Core Tools, including PFMEA, Process Flow, Control Plans, PPAP, MSA, SPC, and process capability.
• Experience with DFM/DFA/DFAM and manufacturing feasibility assessments.
• Strong experience developing manufacturing processes, assembly sequences, Standard Work, work instructions, labor standards, and operating/setup requirements.
• Experience defining, designing, or developing tooling, fixtures, poka-yokes, and custom manufacturing solutions.
• Experience defining manufacturing equipment requirements and supporting equipment installation, commissioning, validation, and production implementation.
• Experience conducting design reviews and using CAD models and engineering data to evaluate product manufacturability.
• Experience leading structured root-cause analysis and corrective actions using methodologies such as 8D and CAPA.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong project organization skills with the ability to manage schedules, risks, actions, resources, and deliverables through launch.
• Fluent English proficiency.

• Final assembly experience within automotive, powersports, aerospace, electronics, or electromechanical manufacturing environments.
• Experience with Creo and/or Solid Works for 3D CAD and design reviews.
• Experience with AutoCAD for manufacturing layouts.
• Experience with assembly tooling, fixtures, torque applications, functional test equipment, programming/fill systems, material handling, ergonomic assists, production carriers, and packaging interfaces.
• Experience supporting capital planning, equipment specifications, supplier quotations, equipment runoffs, and manufacturing investments.
• Experience with direct labor studies, workstation layouts, line balancing, and labor optimization.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Project; experience with PowerPoint for technical and program reporting.
• Working knowledge of Power BI or similar visualization tools.
• PMP or formal project-management training.
• Lean Six Sigma Green…