Industrial Engineer

Polaris • Wyoming, MN

154d • $75,000 - $95,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Industrial Engineer in Product Development Excellence will focus on identifying inefficient or unsupported cross functional processes within Polaris, optimizing them, documenting them, and finding the correct sustaining structure and organization. This role aims to enhance operational efficiency, reduce waste, and support continuous improvement in engineering and operations processes.

Requirements

• BS /MS degree in industrial engineering, systems engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in process optimization and project management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather and interpret large amounts of data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with process documentation and management systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a product development, Design To Value, Design For Manufacturing, testing and reliability.
• Experience in Lean Product and Process Development enablement activities in a STEM environment.
• Experience with change management within a large organization.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze inefficient or unsupported processes within the organization including value stream mapping, time studies, bottleneck analysis, and capacity/constraint/utilization calculations.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize these processes increasing efficiency and reducing waste.
• Document optimized processes and ensure they are accessible and understandable.
• Collaborate with various departments to find the correct sustaining home for optimized processes.
• Develop and maintain a process management system with governance to ensure continuous improvement.
• Engage with stakeholders across the company, including Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Human Resources, to understand the greatest needs and risks associated with process optimization.
• Provide relevant training, support, and coaching to promote a culture of lean / continuous improvement.
• Influence knowledge sharing and collaborative workflow culture among departments and project teams.
• Independently develop best practices and drive critical thinking.
• AI productivity projects (Support productivity enhancements).
• Drive implementation of technical innovation in product development tools and processes.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation including a market-leading profit-sharing plan.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan.
• Generous matching contribution to 401(k).
• Financial wellness education and consultation.
• Comprehensive suite of benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid time off.
• Gym & personal training reimbursement.
• Life insurance and disability offerings.
• Paid volunteer time off through the Polaris Foundation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees