Supplier Quality Engineer - NPI

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Job Summary

Perform proactive supplier quality responsibilities and supplier development actions for purchased components and assemblies to contribute to exceptional customer focus and flawless product launches.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Utilize quality engineering principles to assure the quality of supplied components
• Utilize experience and quality engineering principles to develop strategy and tools for Polaris’ supplier quality system as well as drive supply chain management continuous improvement
• Lead cross functional teams to execute root cause problem solving of quality events at production and service level and implement corrective / preventative actions
• Actively collaborate with Suppliers, Polaris purchasing, Engineering, and Plant Quality to lower the number of supplier non-conformances (RMO) and reduce overall supplier DPM
• Identify high risk suppliers and develop / drive execution of a quality performance improvement plan
• Promote the use of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and continuous improvement techniques at Polaris suppliers to reduce variability and monitor process control
• Perform Quality System Audits at suppliers and initiate corrective actions to ensure adherence to Polaris requirements as well as drive supplier development needs
• Support onboarding of new suppliers in collaboration with Strategic Sourcing Team and Supplier Development to ensure that prospective suppliers are effectively assessed for their ability to dependably deliver quality parts on time to specification
• Review supplier process change requests (PCR) and collaborate with cross functional teams to understand the risk as well as determine requirements for validation
• Review designs / components determined as high risk for correct identification of Key Product Characteristics (KPCs) and correct application of Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing principles to ensure measurement and manufacturing feasibility
• Collaborate with Suppliers and Polaris Engineering during design reviews to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
• Assist Suppliers to maintain 100% PPAP compliance for all pre-production builds and production builds
• Train suppliers to effectively execute PPAPs, APQP and Corrective Actions on-time
• Perform process and production readiness assessments at supplier facilities for high-risk suppliers / components. Report and drive closure to status and action plans on deficiencies
• Provide support and feedback to Business Units when determining existing supplier suitability for future business awards
• Proactively develop improvement activity to meet the department goals for PPM and corrective action effectiveness

Skills & Qualifications

Working Conditions

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About Polaris Industries, Inc.

As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE : PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.

North Pole Star, S. de R.L. de C.V. (Polaris Mexico) is at the forefront of innovation in the powersports industry, manufacturing world-class vehicles that inspire adventure. We are home of RZR, ATV, General, Sportsman and other greats brands. With a focus on quality, teamwork, and cutting-edge technology, our Mexico operations are our largest global manufacturing facility site with more than 5,000 employees. Here at Polaris Mexico, we have engineering support from our new Product Development Center and physically assemble each one of our all-off-road vehicles with processes of injection molding, tube fabrication, welding, engines assembly, liquid and metal paint, and 6 assembly lines. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment where talent thrives, and bold ideas come to life. Join Polaris Mexico, where passion meets innovation! www.polaris.com

How We Hire

North Pole Star, S. de R.L. de C.V. is committed to offering equal employment opportunities to all employees and makes all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status regarding social assistance, union membership, political beliefs or any other status protected by applicable law.

EEO / AA / M / F / Vets / Disabled

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Quality Assurance

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Armed Forces

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