Quality Engineer

Job Summary

Provide Quality Engineering support and leadership for assembly operations teams at the Polaris facility. Assignments will involve both proactive and reactive solutions to address quality issues affecting internal ATV manufacturing. The individual will be responsible for managing the quality, employees, and assigned processes for all related aspects of these areas.

Roseau, MN – People Leader

• Support Polaris quality initiatives and programs as required.
• Lead and support Quality auditors and Technicians on assembly quality issues.
• Participate or lead failure analysis, root cause and corrective action investigations.
• Manage and report on internal process quality metrics; identify opportunities for continuous improvement and lead improvement initiatives.
• Communicate process issues/problems/concerns to Quality and Operations leadership.
• Generate quality instructions and/or procedures as needed to contain quality issues or to assist with process validations.
• Partner directly with the Operations teams to improve the use of measurement systems.
• Conduct and/or support internal audits and product transfers as needed.
• Perform process capability studies.

• Three (3) or more years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, Process Engineering or equivalent field.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lead technicians in inspection methods for assembly quality processes.
• Strong process improvement skills:
  Kaizen, Six Sigma, Control Plans, Print reading skills.
• Experience and knowledge of how to properly read and decipher GD&T.
• Leadership experience with hourly employees.
• Self‑starter and able to work independently without supervision.

Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering, Operations or related field required; advanced degree preferred.

• Achievement Orientation – focusing efforts on achieving high quality results that meet or exceed standard expectations.
• Collaborating with Others – working together with cross‑functional teams 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 trust, curiosity, openness, and creativity across the organization and the wider community.
• Ensuring Accountability – holding yourself and others to high standards of accountability and creating a transparent corporate culture that supports personal and organizational responsibility.

Standard manufacturing/plant environment, with a strong plant‑floor presence. Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of time – travel may fluctuate according to business need.

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $73,000 to $96,000 per year. Individual salaries are determined by education, experience, skills, and geography.

* This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship/transfer*

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, should contact Human Resources at  or T For more information, see the U.S. federal employment discrimination protection website.