Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer (New Product Introduction)
Polaris · Wyoming
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $90k–$116k
- Travel
- 25%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 9 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior quality role at Polaris (automotive) in Wyoming.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, SPC, FMEA, PPAP, APQP, Control plans
- Base pay
- $90k–$116k
- Day to day
- about 25% travel
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About the role
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Manage supplier execution of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities for assigned suppliers, components, and manufacturing processes.
- ◆Collaborate with suppliers and internal engineering teams during design reviews to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
- ◆Review high-risk designs and components to ensure accurate identification of Key Product Characteristics and appropriate application of GD&T principles.
- ◆Assess supplier PFMEAs and control plans to confirm risks are addressed and controls are fully implemented.
- ◆Promote supplier use of SPC and continuous improvement tools to monitor and reduce process variability.
- ◆Conduct process and production readiness assessments at supplier facilities and drive closure of identified gaps.
- ◆Support supplier onboarding by assessing prospective suppliers and aligning with sourcing and supplier development teams.
- ◆Perform supplier quality system audits, initiate corrective actions, and support supplier development activities.
- ◆Ensure timely and accurate PPAP execution, including review, disposition, and support to achieve compliance for pre-production and production builds.
- ◆Review engineering drawings and specifications for manufacturing feasibility and compliance with quality and commodity requirements.
- ◆Lead or support cross-functional problem-solving activities to address quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- ◆Collaborate with purchasing, engineering, plant quality, and suppliers to reduce non-conformances and supplier PPM.
- ◆Review supplier process change requests and coordinate cross-functional evaluation and validation activities.
- ◆Provide input on supplier suitability for future business awards and support continuous improvement of supplier quality systems.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- ✓Minimum 5 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- ✓Experience supporting supplier quality activities within one or more manufacturing environments, such as electronics, castings, machining, fabricated components, assemblies, or other technical commodities.
- ✓Working knowledge of AIAG Core Tools, including APQP, Control Plans, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC, as well as methodologies such as 8D, DOE, and CAPA.
- ✓Strong technical problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
- ✓Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate and influence at multiple levels of the organization.
- ✓Experience with quality management systems such as ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
- ✓Ability to build collaborative working relationships with cross-functional teams and a diverse global supply base.
- ✓Project management experience and familiarity with project tracking tools.
- ✓Experience supporting suppliers of electronic components and/or castings, machining preferred.
- ✓Experience conducting supplier process audits and production readiness assessments preferred.
- ✓Experience working with global suppliers and supporting new product launches preferred.
- ✓Ability to travel up to 25%.
- ✓This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
The starting pay range for Minnesota is $90,000 to $116,000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors, it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range.
To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.
We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!
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-performanc
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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.
Position Overview
As a Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer, you will lead suppliers through the New Product Introduction (NPI) process to ensure high-quality components and assemblies are successfully launched into production. You will partner closely with engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, and supplier development teams to validate manufacturability, drive quality planning activities, and proactively mitigate risks before production launch.
This role supports a variety of commodities and manufacturing processes across the supplier base, including electronics, castings, machined components, and assemblies. The ideal candidate brings a strong supplier quality foundation, proven problem-solving skills, and the ability to quickly learn new products, technologies, and manufacturing processes. You will play a key role in assessing supplier readiness, improving supplier performance, and helping deliver reliable, high-quality Polaris products.
Desired Competencies
- +Critical Thinking: You analyze information objectively, evaluate alternatives, and apply sound judgment to solve complex problems and make informed decisions.
- +Collaboration: You work effectively across functions and organizational levels, building strong relationships to achieve shared goals.
- +Technical / Functional Expertise: You apply technical and professional knowledge to drive quality improvements and maintain expertise within your discipline.