Manufacturing Engineer, NPI

Polaris Inc. • Huntsville, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE. JOB SUMMARY: The NPI Engineer — Final Assembly is responsible for establishing and implementing the most cost‑efficient, safe, and quality‑compliant methods for final assembly production. This role plans and coordinates activities required to produce specified products, supports continuous improvement initiatives, manages change administration on the production floor, and ensures adherence to launch schedules and production targets. The ideal candidate has strong experience in manufacturing tooling and capital equipment, assembly processes, project management, and new product introduction within a plant environment.

Requirements

• Education: B.S. in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, Aeronautical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in manufacturing engineering, with prior experience as a Process Engineer or similar role; experience in final assembly for aerospace, automotive, electronics, or electro‑mechanical products preferred.
• Technical knowledge: Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, assembly operations, PFMEA, control plans, SPC, and change management.
• Software skills: Proficiency in 3D Cad Software (SolidWorks/Creo), AutoCAD; advanced MS Office skills including MS Teams, Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint, Power BI, OneNote and MS Project.
• Project management: Strong project management skills and ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives.
• Analytical skills: Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Communication: Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to build rapport with U.S. and International‑based customers and internal stakeholders.
• Language: Fluent English.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred credentials: MBA or Project Management Certification (PMP) desirable.
• Additional preferred skills: Experience with DFAM, pFMEA, automation, fixture/machinery design, electrical/functional testing, and e‑learning or training development.

Responsibilities

• Work with Process Technicians to develop and maintain process documentation and work instructions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Plan and coordinate production activities necessary to produce specified products, including builds, validations, and production ramp-up.
• Conduct direct labor studies and establish standards for operations, setups, and workstation layouts.
• DFAM design evaluations to ensure designs meet best practice guidelines and ergonomic requirements.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback to design engineers to resolve issues.
• Define tooling and fixturing requirements and collaborate with tool designers for procurement and implementation.
• Analyze manufacturing methods and standards and propose solutions to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Ownership of writing and sign-off on all system level PFMEA’s for all new products launched.
• Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives, work cell development, and material flow improvements.
• Assist in equipment development and troubleshooting; review preliminary designs to optimize cost and quality.
• Prepare capital equipment studies and make recommendations for capital expenditures.
• Support departmental budgeting for material, manpower, equipment, and procurement.
• Manage production and assembly, change administration and ensure smooth implementation on the floor.
• Process purchase requisitions and maintain accurate procurement and project records.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and complete company-provided training.
• Lead problem resolution activities including root cause analysis, 8D, CAPA, and closure of corrective actions.
• Perform special projects and other duties assigned to support manufacturing and NPI objectives.
• Develop and maintain the PDP Manufacturing Plan for assigned products, ensuring alignment with PFMEA and validation activities.
• Create and maintain a standard cost model for new products to support launch decisions and make vs buy analysis.
• Qualify and develop new assembly and joining specifications (including test and acceptance criteria) as required for product launches.

Benefits

• At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing.
• Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture.
• At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan.
• Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future.
• In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings.
• Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work.
• Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees