Quality – Automation​/Controls Engineer

Polaris Inc. – Quality – Automation / Controls Engineer

Location:

Roseau, MN

Job Summary:

Provide Quality Engineering support and leadership at the Polaris production facility. Assignments will involve both proactive and reactive solutions to address quality issues. This individual will be responsible for managing the automated quality program and assigned processes for all related aspects of the plant.

• Manage efficient and on-time installation of new automated inspection systems, including physical hardware installation, network and software setup.
• Oversee installation of control systems on new and/or existing equipment.
• Make programming changes required to maintain and improve the manufacturing process.
• Analyze and recommend improvements to manufacturing processes that will benefit from automation techniques.
• Participate in prioritization and planning of automated inspection targets, including new inspection requests stemming from PFMEA and Engineering requirements.
• Train and validate automated quality inspections; collect and edit video, tag OK and NOK conditions, and update production devices.
• Analyze production limitations and standards; recommend specification revisions when indicated.
• Assist in the specification of inspection methods, testing mechanisms and equipment.
• Participate or lead failure analysis, root cause and corrective action investigations.
• Develop, manage and report on internal process quality metrics; identify opportunities for continuous improvement and lead improvement initiatives.
• Communicate production issues, problems, and concerns to Quality and Operations leadership.
• Participate in new product launch teams. Assist in design for manufacturing efforts.
• Perform Six Sigma Measurement System Analysis (MSA/GR&R) and process capability studies. Perform DOE if required.
• Support all other Polaris quality initiatives and programs as required.

• 3–5 years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, or Process Engineering.
• Previous experience implementing and maintaining automated quality solutions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lead technicians in testing and inspection methods for plant quality processes.
• Ability to read, interpret and improve engineering drawings.
• Strong process improvement skills, including PFMEA, control plan, root cause (8D), DOE, gauge R&R, product failure analysis.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs (Control Logix and Micro Logix) and Panel View Plus HMIs, and VFDs.
• Troubleshooting and commissioning fieldbus networks (Ethernet/IP and Device Net).
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and leading Six Sigma projects;
  Black Belt training or certification is a strong plus.
• Leadership experience with hourly and salaried subordinates.
• Self-starter who can work independently without supervision.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering; advanced degree preferred.
• Strong computer programming skills preferred (Python, Linux OS); data analytics skills a plus (Alteryx, Power BI).

• Achievement Orientation

  Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results that meet or exceed standard expectations.

• Collaborating with Others

  Working together with others 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 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.

• Working Conditions

  Standard manufacturing/plant environment, with a strong plant-floor presence. Willingness to travel up to 10 percent of time; travel can fluctuate according to business need.

This role 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, offering a holistic approach to health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan and employee stock ownership plan. Polaris provides a comprehensive benefits suite, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings. Polaris Foundation and Polaris Gives provide paid volunteer time off to support community engagement.

About Polaris

Polaris Inc. is the global leader in powersports and pioneers product…