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.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Industrial Engineer in Product Development Excellence will focus on identifying inefficient or unsupported cross functional processes within Polaris, optimizing them, documenting them, and finding the correct sustaining structure and organization. This role aims to enhance operational efficiency, reduce waste, and support continuous improvement in engineering and operations processes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Identify and analyze inefficient or unsupported processes within the organization including value stream mapping, time studies, bottleneck analysis, and capacity/constraint/utilization calculations.
Develop and implement strategies to optimize these processes increasing efficiency and reducing waste.
Document optimized processes and ensure they are accessible and understandable.
Collaborate with various departments to find the correct sustaining home for optimized processes.
Develop and maintain a process management system with governance to ensure continuous improvement.
Engage with stakeholders across the company, including Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Human Resources, to understand the greatest needs and risks associated with process optimization.
Provide relevant training, support, and coaching to promote a culture of lean / continuous improvement.
Influence knowledge sharing and collaborative workflow culture among departments and project teams.
Independently develop best practices and drive critical thinking.
AI productivity projects (Support productivity enhancements).
Drive implementation of technical innovation in product development tools and processes.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
BS /MS degree in industrial engineering, systems engineering, or a related field.
0-2 years of experience in process optimization and project management.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather and interpret large amounts of data.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Experience with process documentation and management systems.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Standard office environment with opportunity to work-from-home up to 2 days per week
Some travel required (up to 10%)
Dynamic, fast-paced, cross functional team environment
The starting pay range for Minnesota is $65,000 to $86,000 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; Indian Motorcycle® mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; 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. www.polaris.com (https://www.polaris.com/en-us/)
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) .
At Polaris, the need for diverse perspectives and experiences enables our vision of Best People, Best Team. We value our differences and align our passions to do great work. As a highly efficient growth company, we are driven to be agile and adaptable to support our customers. At Polaris we unite to create memorable adventures. Learn more at
http://www.polaris.com/careers
