Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer (New Product Introduction)

About the role

Polaris Inc. is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring high-quality components and assemblies enter production smoothly, collaborating with engineering, sourcing, and supplier development teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier execution of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) for controllers, displays, electro-mechanical assemblies, and power electronics components.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal engineering teams during design reviews to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Review high-risk designs and components to ensure accurate identification of Key Product Characteristics and appropriate application of GD&T principles.
• Assess supplier PFMEAs and control plans to confirm risks are addressed, and controls are fully implemented.
• Promote supplier use of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and continuous improvement tools to monitor and reduce variability.
• Conduct process and production readiness assessments at supplier facilities and drive closure of deficiencies.
• Support supplier onboarding by assessing prospective suppliers and aligning with sourcing and supplier development teams.
• Perform supplier quality system audits, initiate corrective actions, and support supplier development needs.
• Ensure timely and accurate Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) execution, including review, disposition, and support to achieve 100% compliance for pre-production and production builds.
• Review engineering prints for manufacturing feasibility and coverage of commodity-specific requirements.
• Lead or support cross-functional problem-solving activities to address quality events and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with purchasing, engineering, plant quality, and suppliers to reduce non-conformances and supplier PPM.
• Review supplier process change requests and coordinate cross-functional evaluation and validation requirements.
• Provide input on supplier suitability for future business awards and support continuous improvement of supplier quality systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality engineering or manufacturing engineering with experience in PCBA/SMT, electro-mechanical assemblies, and displays.
• Knowledge of AIAG Core Tools, including APQP, Control Plans, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC, as well as methodologies such as 8D, DOE, and CAPA.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills and ability to write technical reports.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present at multiple levels of the organization.
• Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, CQI-17, and IPC-A-610.
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships with cross-functional teams and a diverse global supply base.
• Project management experience with familiarity using project tracking tools.

Desired Competencies

• Critical Thinking: Analyze information objectively, evaluate options, and apply sound judgment to solve problems and make informed decisions.
• Collaboration: Work effectively with others across functions and levels, contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay range of $90,000 to $116,000 per year.
• Profit-sharing plan.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and discounted employee stock purchase plan.
• 401(k) matching contribution.
• Comprehensive suite of benefits 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 paid volunteer time off.

Pay

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $90,000 to $116,000 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.