Manufacturing Engineer, Metal Paint - Huntsville, AL

, ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS, - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to, Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is 'On-Site' at the location detailed in the job post.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 Overview:In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining manufacturing processes that ensure safe, compliant, highâ‘quality, and costâ‘effective production. You will support surface finishing and coating operations by evaluating process performance, material usage, and equipment capability. Working closely with technicians, tooling partners, and crossâ‘functional engineering teams, you will identify issues, implement improvements, and support both daily production needs and longerâ‘term projects. This role is a compelling opportunity to own technically complex processes that directly impact product quality, environmental performance, and manufacturing cost.Key Responsibilities:Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing and finishing processes to meet safety, quality, environmental, cost, and production requirements.Monitor and evaluate coating and finishing processes, including powder or liquid paint systems, to ensure process stability and conformance.Analyze manufacturing methods, labor standards, material usage, and workstation layouts to improve productivity, material flow, and cost efficiency.Support waste handling and wastewater-related process controls by reviewing samples, monitoring process indicators, and identifying improvement opportunities.Partner closely with manufacturing technicians to review daily process adjustments, troubleshoot issues, and maintain consistent operations.Define tooling, fixturing, and equipment requirements to support current production and new product introduction.Review product and process designs and recommend changes to improve manufacturability, quality, labor efficiency, and material usage.Develop and maintain process documentation, standard work instructions, and supporting technical records.Desired Competencies:Technical / Functional Expertise: You apply the required technical or professional knowledge to perform your role effectively and stay current within your area of expertise.Problem Solving: You identify issues, assess root causes, and implement practical solutions that balance speed, quality, and risk.Collaboration: You work effectively with others across functions and levels, contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives

Created: 2026-01-28