Sr Manufacturing 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.**
**JOB SUMMARY:**
Polaris is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Advanced Manufacturing to provide technical leadership for assembly manufacturing technology across global manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for designing, specifying, and leading the introduction of new assembly equipment and processes to support product launches, capacity growth, and continuous improvement initiatives to enable new to Polaris manufacturing methodologies. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will work within the global advanced manufacturing organization and collaborate closely with and lead the manufacturing, design engineering, quality, maintenance, IT, and lean teams to define and implement robust, safe, and cost-effective assembly manufacturing equipment at Polaris global manufacturing facilities.
**Required Qualifications:**
+ B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
+ 5+ years manufacturing in assembly manufacturing.
+ Strong experience implementing assembly equipment, tooling, and production systems.
+ Automotive assembly experience (OEM or Tier 1) is highly desirable.
+ Experience in assembly automation, DC torque tools, In Process Test (IPT) and End of Line Test (EOLT) systems, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and APQP processes such as PFMEA and Controls plans is highly desired.
+ Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
+ Proficiency with PC's (MS Office)
+ Excellent mechanical aptitude and mechanical skills.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
+ Strong Project Management skills.
+ Desire to work on, ride, and improve industry-leading Powersports products.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Experience leading global or multi‑site manufacturing projects.
+ Advanced knowledge of automation and Industry 4.0 technologies in assembly environments.
+ Experience with robotics integration, vision systems, or smart manufacturing solutions.
+ Background in capital equipment procurement, installation, and commissioning.
+ Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
+ Experience working with global suppliers and cross‑functional teams in a matrixed organization.
+ Exposure to digital manufacturing tools and manufacturing simulation software.
**Position Overview:**
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Advanced Manufacturing leads the development, validation, and implementation of assembly manufacturing technologies to support new product launches and operational improvements across global facilities. This role is responsible for defining equipment requirements, sourcing and integrating advanced manufacturing systems, and ensuring successful commissioning and ramp‑up of production processes.
Key responsibilities include leading capital equipment projects, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure manufacturability of new designs, and driving improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost. The role plays a critical part in establishing standardized assembly processes, supporting plant readiness, and ensuring alignment with global manufacturing strategies.
Additionally, the position supports continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for automation, process optimization, and technology advancement. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer serves as a technical expert, providing guidance on assembly processes, supporting issue resolution, and ensuring robust, scalable manufacturing solutions across Polaris operations.
_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 (https://www.polaris.com/es-us/)
**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.
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