Supervisor, Supplier Quality Engineer

Polaris • Plymouth, MN

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About The Position

Lead quality engineering activities supporting the ORV parts and accessories business while managing a team of purchasing coordinators. Apply quality engineering principles to improve supplied and manufactured component quality, strengthen supplier performance, resolve quality issues, and reduce the cost of poor quality. Develop processes, tools, metrics, and standard work that turn warranty and customer information into actionable insights and improve receiving and inventory-related outcomes. Lead cross-functional improvement efforts involving suppliers, purchasing, engineering, product development, packaging, and distribution operations.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering or a relevant field and at least five years of supplier quality or quality engineering experience. Candidates should have advanced knowledge of quality tools and methodologies, experience leading and managing professionals, project management experience, technical writing skills, strong communication and presentation abilities, advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, and the ability to work autonomously. Travel to plants and suppliers, including internationally, is expected 5–10% of the time. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $95,000 to $125,000 per year. Individual compensation and placement in the range depend on factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. Former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a relevant field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supplier quality or quality engineering.
• Advanced knowledge of quality tools and methodologies, including APQP, Control Plan, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and Quality Systems.
• Experience leading and managing professionals.
• Experience with project management and project management tools.
• Experience writing technical reports and processes.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present cross-functionally and externally at all levels.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to travel 5–10% to plants and suppliers, including internationally.
• Former employees must be eligible for rehire; current employees must be in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage purchasing coordinators supporting distribution center incoming inspection, purchase order adherence, inventory disposition, and availability, balancing daily operational needs with proactive process improvement.
• Apply quality engineering principles to assure the quality of supplied and manufactured components and develop strategies and tools that strengthen quality systems and Supplier Relationship Management.
• Lead cross-functional root cause problem solving for quality events and drive corrective and preventive actions through implementation.
• Collaborate with suppliers, Purchasing, Engineering, Product Development, and Packaging to reduce the cost of poor quality and improve product quality.
• Support Sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management by leading supplier quality activities, including PPAP, CAR and CAPA, PCR, Run-at-Rates, audits, DCR, and deviations.
• Monitor warranty and support Post Sales Surveillance through data gathering and corrective action implementation for PG&A PAP topics.
• Develop processes and tools that provide actionable Voice of Customer insights for product, quality, and other key stakeholders.
• Measure and analyze receiving discrepancies, On Hand Not Available, Reject Material Orders, and supplier performance metrics to identify and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide quality engineering support for part quality issues and purchasing coordinator decision-making related to inventory disposition and availability.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan.
• Company contributions to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases.
• Generous matching contribution to 401(k), plus financial wellness education and consultation.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid time off.
• Gym and personal training reimbursement.
• Life insurance and disability offerings.
• Paid volunteer time off through Polaris Gives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager