New Product Introduction Engineer

NPI Engineer

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

Responsible for establishing and implementing the most cost-efficient production methods. Plans and coordinates the activities required to manufacture specified products within established safety, quality, and cost standards, while also ensuring schedule compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience. • Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills. • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities. • Proficiency with PC applications. • Understanding of SPC principles. • Strong project management skills.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Industrial Engineering. • Ability to develop and maintain process documentation and work instructions. • Experience conducting direct labor studies and establishing operational standards. • Knowledge of tooling and fixturing requirements for manufacturing processes. • Ability to analyze and evaluate manufacturing methods, identifying improvements for safety, quality, productivity, and cost. • Experience in cost-reduction research, work-cell development, and material-flow improvements. • Capability to support development and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment. • Competence in developing capital equipment studies and budget recommendations. • Ability to review design concepts and provide recommendations for cost reduction and quality improvement. • Understanding of make-versus-buy evaluations and new product development cost assessments. • Ability to operate within approved budget parameters. • Commitment to safe work practices, workplace organization, and company training requirements.

Position Overview

The NPI Engineer develops, improves, and standardizes manufacturing processes to support new product introduction and ongoing production. Responsibilities include process documentation, labor studies, tooling definition, manufacturing method optimization, cost-reduction initiatives, equipment troubleshooting, and evaluation of new or existing part designs. The role also prepares capital equipment studies, contributes to budget planning, and supports procurement activities. The engineer is expected to collaborate across teams, maintain safety and quality standards, and execute special projects as assigned.

We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!

About Polaris Industries, Inc.

As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. 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!

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.