Quality Engineer- Assembly

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
The Quality Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, consistency, and compliance of Polaris’ manufacturing processes and Off‑Road Vehicles. This role develops and applies quality control methods, leads inspections and audits, and partners closely with cross‑functional teams to identify improvement opportunities and correct issues at the source. The Quality Engineer drives continuous improvement, leads structured problem‑solving activities, and strengthens process stability to support operational excellence across the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with OEM or Tier 1 automotive customers.

• Familiarity with welding, plastics, machining, stamping, or assembly processes.

• Knowledge of GD&T and strong blueprint‑reading skills.

• ASQ Certification or similar professional credential.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and root cause analysis methods. In‑depth understanding of basic automotive systems and quality control processes.

• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, quality software tools, and English (spoken and written).

• Familiarity with industry standards such as IATF 16949 and ISO 9001

• Problem-solving mindset

Position Overview

The Quality Engineer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing quality control processes to ensure compliance with specifications, standards, and regulatory requirements. This includes managing core quality tools such as DFMEA, FMEA, Control Plans, KPCs, and process specifications, while also supporting standardization of quality gates.

In this role, the Quality Engineer conducts audits, analyzes data, and collaborates with production and engineering teams to contain issues, resolve non‑conformities, and implement corrective and preventive actions using structured methodologies such as 8D, 5‑Why, and Fishbone analysis. The position supports continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, scrap, and rework, while applying Lean and Six Sigma practices to improve process capability and efficiency.

The Quality Engineer also plays a key role in regulatory compliance by maintaining documentation, supporting PDP pilot builds, and assisting with audits related to quality systems. Cross‑functional collaboration is essential, as this role works directly with engineering, production, supply chain, and customer‑facing teams to resolve quality concerns and communicate risks backed by clear data.

This position tracks and reports key performance indicators such as Clean Build, RFPY, Warranty performance, Product Audit results, and Scrap trends. The Quality Engineer performs basic trend analysis, recommends actions based on data, and verifies the effectiveness of implemented solutions. Through ongoing evaluation of process controls and proactive identification of improvement opportunities, the Quality Engineer supports Polaris’ commitment to product quality, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction

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. (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.

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! www.polaris.com

How We Hire

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.