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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.\nPosition Summary\nThe Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing methods while supporting continuous improvement across production operations. This role focuses on process optimization, tooling and fixture design, manufacturing automation, and the implementation of new technologies to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost.\nThe position works closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to develop manufacturing solutions, improve workstation design and material flow, and support the introduction of new processes and equipment. The role also utilizes 3D design and additive manufacturing technologies to develop prototypes, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing aids that improve operational efficiency.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.\n3-5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering within a production environment.\nExperience developing and improving manufacturing processes, workstations, tooling, and fixtures.\nHands-on experience with 3D design/CAD software for manufacturing applications.\nExperience with 3D printing/additive manufacturing for prototypes, tooling, fixtures, poka-yokes, or manufacturing aids.\nExperience supporting or implementing manufacturing automation projects and equipment improvements.\nStrong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and processes.\nAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and manufacturing documentation.\nUnderstanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and manufacturing quality requirements.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nStrong organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.\nAbility to manage multiple improvement initiatives and priorities in a manufacturing environment.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA, Creo, or similar CAD/design software.\nExperience designing and implementing tooling, fixtures, jigs, poka-yokes, and ergonomic manufacturing solutions.\nExperience with industrial automation, robotics, sensors, vision systems, PLC-controlled equipment, or semi-automated manufacturing processes.\nKnowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.\nExperience with work-cell development, line balancing, workstation optimization, and material flow improvement.\nExperience supporting equipment specification, installation, validation, and production ramp-up.\nKnowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).\nExperience identifying and implementing cost-reduction and productivity improvement opportunities.\nFamiliarity with PFMEA, Control Plans, process capability, and structured problem-solving methodologies.\nExperience in automotive, powersports, or high-volume manufacturing environments.\nPosition Overview\nThe Manufacturing Engineer develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods and processes to ensure production requirements are achieved safely, efficiently, and within quality and cost expectations. The role analyzes existing operations, identifies opportunities for improvement, and implements solutions focused on productivity, ergonomics, material flow, labor utilization, quality, and cost reduction.\nA key responsibility includes the design and development of tooling, fixtures, prototypes, poka-yokes, and manufacturing aids using CAD and 3D printing technologies. The position works closely with production teams to understand operational needs, translate requirements into practical designs, manufacture or coordinate prototypes, validate solutions on the production floor, and implement successful concepts into regular operations.\nThe Manufacturing Engineer also supports automation projects and manufacturing technology improvements, identifying opportunities to automate manual or repetitive processes and collaborating with Engineering, Maintenance, integrators, and equipment suppliers to develop and implement solutions. Responsibilities may include defining technical requirements, evaluating concepts, supporting equipment installation and validation, and ensuring new solutions meet safety, quality, productivity, and operational requirements.\nAdditional responsibilities include developing and maintaining process documentation and work instructions, conducting labor and process studies, establishing standards for operations and workstation layouts, and supporting equipment troubleshooting. The position reviews product and process designs to recommend improvements in manufacturability, quality, tooling, material selection, and production cost.\nThe role also identifies unnecessary costs and researches opportunities for process simplification, work-cell development, material flow optimization, automation, and manufacturing efficiency. The Manufacturing Engineer contributes to continuous improvement initiatives and works cross-functionally to implement practical, scalable solutions that improve overall manufacturing performance.\nWe are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!\nAbout Polaris Industries, Inc.\nAs 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.\nNorth 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. 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