Quality Technician - PPAP - Roseau, MN

PPAP Quality Technician

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.

The PPAP Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring product and process compliance through advanced dimensional inspection, measurement analysis, and problem resolution activities. This role supports manufacturing operations by performing inspections, validating product conformance, leading PPAP, and utilizing advanced measurement technologies to identify root causes and drive corrective actions. The position serves as a key quality resource, partnering with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and production teams to ensure products meet all design, customer, and regulatory requirements while continuously improving quality systems and measurement processes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead internal PPAP submissions and support external PPAP submissions.
• Perform dimensional inspections and qualification activities on parts, components, assemblies, fixtures, and production tooling.
• Utilize advanced metrology equipment including CMMs, Faro Arms, and other precision measurement devices.
• Analyze technical drawings, GD&T requirements, specifications, BOMs, and engineering documentation to determine measurement strategies and acceptance criteria.
• Develop measurement plans, prepare data files, and generate detailed inspection and dimensional reports.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, Supply Chain, and Suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve process capability.
• Maintain inspection records and quality documentation in accordance with established procedures and customer requirements.
• Support ORV, snow, and other product lines through prompt identification, containment, and resolution of quality concerns.
• Follow all safety standards and work safely around manufacturing equipment, tooling, and industrial vehicles.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support business objectives.

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