Field Performance Investigation Engineer

Polaris Inc. Job Opportunity

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 Summary

This primary responsibility of this position within the ORV Field Performance team is to lead the investigation of potential product safety issues, identify root cause, assess risk, and lead the solution implementation as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the scope definition, root cause, consequence, and solution implementation of identified safety related issues.
• Lead the corrective action through validation, technical approval, and Vice President approval for field action of the safety bulletin.
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify potential product safety issues that require additional work in the design process.
• Lead and perform testing as needed to support investigation root cause and corrective actions.
• Utilize and support CAPAs to drive corrective actions that will apply learnings across the entire enterprise.
• Develop processes, standards, requirements, and procedures to resolve gaps and drive lessons learned from investigations back into current and new products.
• Ensure all learnings are communicated to the peer team and captured in technical documentation i.e. Design Standards, FMEAs and DVP&Rs
• Support other initiatives that relate to product safety & quality.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering required.
• Ability to solve complex and ambiguous problems with minimal supervision
• 2 or more years in a product development role (design, test, or manufacturing).
• Hands-on problem-solving experience along with mechanical aptitude strongly preferred.
• Instrumentation, testing, and fabrication skills preferred.
• Ability to lead a broad team across multiple disciplines for effective problem solving and recall resolution
• Knowledge of ORV or vehicle systems/components.
• Structured root cause problem-solving skills and data analysis experience required.
• Predictive statistics experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with technical and non-technical groups.
• Ability to present at the VP level on a regular basis.
• Decisive, self-motivated, and prone to action
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to influence others.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Must be customer focused to drive continual improvement.

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $78,000 to $103,000 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-performance culture. At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings. Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

About Polaris

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. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.

EEO Statement

Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make 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 with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 800-765-2747 or Talent.Acquisition@Polaris.com . To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov).