Quality Technician - PPAP - Roseau, MN

This position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

About the role

At Polaris Inc., we empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. The PPAP Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring product and process compliance through advanced dimensional inspection, measurement analysis, and problem resolution activities. This role supports manufacturing operations by performing inspections, validating product conformance, leading PPAP, and utilizing advanced measurement technologies to identify root causes and drive corrective actions. The position serves as a key quality resource, partnering with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and production teams to ensure products meet all design, customer, and regulatory requirements while continuously improving quality systems and measurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal PPAP submissions and support external PPAP submissions.
• Perform dimensional inspections and qualification activities on parts, components, assemblies, fixtures, and production tooling.
• Utilize advanced metrology equipment including CMMs, Faro Arms, and other precision measurement devices.
• Analyze technical drawings, GD&T requirements, specifications, BOMs, and engineering documentation to determine measurement strategies and acceptance criteria.
• Develop measurement plans, prepare data files, and generate detailed inspection and dimensional reports.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, Supply Chain, and Suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve process capability.
• Maintain inspection records and quality documentation in accordance with established procedures and customer requirements.
• Support ORV, snow, and other product lines through prompt identification, containment, and resolution of quality concerns.
• Follow all safety standards and work safely around manufacturing equipment, tooling, and industrial vehicles.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support business objectives.

Requirements

• High School/GED or equivalent.
• Must be organized; able to track, work, and take to closure multiple tasks.
• Excellent oral and written communication, problem solving, and reporting skills.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Ability to operate all critical measurement and test equipment.
• Ability to interpret and understand blueprints, process routings, B.O.M., and various manuals.
• Working knowledge of computer operation and basic math.
• Willingness to take additional training when requested.
• Blue print reading - standard dimensioning (GD&T optional).
• Basic metrology (Calipers, height gage, pin gages, etc).
• Advanced metrology (Faro Arm, XYZ).
• Computer skills: AS-400, Intranet, Reliance, Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. (Visa sponsorship will not be provided).
• To qualify, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

Working Conditions

• Lab, office, production line, and fabricating floor presence.
• Typical manufacturing and office environment conditions.

Pay

Base Pay Range: $24.84 - $29.68 per hour

Location: Roseau, Minnesota