Production Support Engineer

Polaris Inc.•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

At Polaris Inc., the Production Support Engineer leads cross-functional product development and manufacturing engineering initiatives from concept through production. The role is accountable for cost, quality, schedule, performance, reliability, and operational objectives, applying the Polaris Development Process (PDP), Polaris Production System (PPS), and Lean principles to support new product introductions, manufacturing process development, and continuous improvement. The engineer collaborates with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Product Management, Sales, and suppliers to develop manufacturable, cost-effective solutions and resolve technical and operational challenges. The position offers an opportunity to influence product and manufacturing outcomes through cross-functional leadership, technical problem solving, and process improvement. Riding experience and/or interest in recreational vehicles is desired. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
Minimum of 2 years of program leadership or engineering project/design leadership experience in a similar industry.
Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to influence others and build effective working relationships with managers, leaders, staff, and cross-functional partners.
Strong project planning, organization, and administrative skills, including understanding how program objectives, tools, and resources relate across functions.
Ability to make decisions and take action while maintaining a focus on quality and customer needs.
Ability to work effectively under pressure.

Nice To Haves

Riding experience and/or interest in recreational vehicles.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional product development and manufacturing engineering programs from concept through production, with accountability for schedule, cost, quality, performance, reliability, and overall program success.
Direct programs and projects using the Polaris Development Process (PDP) and Polaris Production System (PPS), ensuring requirements, deliverables, milestones, and business objectives are achieved.
Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and team assignments while coordinating issue resolution across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Product Management, and suppliers.
Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting manufacturing and product issues, conducting root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, and developing sustainable solutions for production and field concerns.
Partner with cross-functional teams and suppliers to develop manufacturable, cost-effective product and process solutions, including new product features, technologies, and improved manufacturing methods.
Drive manufacturing efficiency and continuous improvement through process optimization, technology implementation, structured problem solving, and Lean principles.
Communicate program status, risks, resource needs, technical recommendations, and key decisions to leadership and stakeholders.
Support documentation, training, and successful implementation of new products and manufacturing processes.