Sr. Quality Technician - Dyno Area

Polaris Inc.•Roseau, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Subject matter expert for engine teardown inspection and failure analysis within the QA Dyno area. This role is primarily responsible for disassembling engines following dyno testing to identify failure modes, verify build integrity, and support root cause analysis. The position also provides technical expertise to production, quality, and engineering teams, supports dyno operations as needed, and serves as a key resource for test accuracy, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
One year experience with basic gauging equipment (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, etc.) required.
Must have flexibility to cover other shifts when needed.
Must be proficient with PC software programs (word processing, spreadsheets, database, email) including the ability to create and manipulate documents and databases.
Must have working knowledge of the AS400 system.
Must have strong oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to manage conflict and solve problems independently.
Must have demonstrated organizational and leadership skills.
Must be responsible, enthusiastic, trustworthy, and able to work with minimum supervision.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Visa sponsorship will not be provided.
To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

Nice To Haves

Technical diploma or equivalent training preferred.
Must be familiar with parts, tolerances, dimensions, problem areas, various inspection equipment, and quality terminology.
Experience performing engine teardowns and interpreting mechanical, assembly, or component-related failure conditions preferred.
Working knowledge of engine dyno testing and the ability to interpret test and performance data preferred.
Previous inspection experience or related education preferred.

Responsibilities

Own and lead engine teardowns for dyno-tested engines, performing detailed inspections to identify mechanical, assembly, component, or calibration-related failures.
Document teardown findings clearly and accurately, including measurements, visual evidence, and conclusions to support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Support root cause investigations by correlating teardown results with dyno data, build records, and process history.
Serve as the technical escalation point for dyno-related issues, abnormal test results, and repeat failures.
Support dyno operations as required, acting as a qualified backup Dyno Operator to maintain production flow and test coverage.
Analyze dyno and test data to identify trends, variation, and failure modes; recommend control limits and corrective actions to Engineering and Quality teams.
Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain dyno equipment and test hardware, ensuring reliable and safe operation.
Audit manufacturing processes and product related to dyno performance, including incoming materials, WIP, quarantined inventory, reworked engines, and finished goods.
Initiate and manage nonconformance activities, including hold tags, sorting, documentation, and escalation through proper chain of command; may perform limited parts sorting and/or incoming inspection to support production needs.
Maintain required quality and test documentation, including audit results, PPAP, FAIRs, RMOs, deviations, PQRs, FTQ, and PP100 metrics.
Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including PCI/Lean activities focused on failure prevention, test effectiveness, and process capability.
Maintain a safe, organized, and audit-ready workspace, strictly following all safety rules and regulations.
Work flexible hours or overtime as required, attend company-provided training, and perform additional duties as needed while maintaining primary responsibility for teardown and technical support functions.
Must be available to travel up to two (2) weeks per month for training.