Internship Program Overview

The Polaris Operations- Manufacturing Internship program is a 12-week paid internship program designed for emerging sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in a leading global powersports industry.

As an Operations – Manufacturing intern, you will be given impactful project-based assignments that directly align with business objectives. These projects could include exposure to Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, NPI and/or Lean, Supplier Development, Purchasing, Sourcing, Materials, Logistics, and Supplier Quality. Your assignments offer value-added deliverables that have a direct impact on developing new Polaris products. Internship assignments could include (but are not limited to):

• Supporting manufacturing or product engineering teams with the resolution of top quality and warranty issues, applying advanced statistical analysis, problem solving techniques and quality tools
• Supporting lean initiatives
• Developing and updating process documentation and procedure instructions
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvement projects
• Analyzing and evaluating manufacturing methods and standards
• Working closely with Purchasing and Materials to manage quality, cost, delivery, and logistics
• Forecasting cost, volume, compatibility, and quality of future packing methods
• Optimizing utilization of assets used in material movement globally throughout the company
• Facilitating improvement of global supplier metrics across the Polaris supply base
• Assisting with supplier assessments, validating corrective actions, or negotiating prices
• Working closely with Purchasing and Materials to manage quality, cost, delivery, and logistics
• Forecasting cost, volume, compatibility, and quality of future packing methods
• Optimizing utilization of assets used in material movement globally throughout the company

Internship Locations Could Include: Osceola, WI; Roseau, MN; Spirit Lake, IA; Huntsville, AL; Wyoming, MN; Plymouth, MN; Battle Ground, WA; Wilmington, OH; Vermillion, SD and other potential locations.

This program serves as a primary feeder into our rotational leadership development program, providing you as an intern with the foundational skills and experiences needed to excel in your career. Upon completion of the internship program, those who demonstrate exceptional performance and a passion to learn may be offered a returning internship or a full-time position, depending on eligibility.

This is more than an internship — it's the beginning of your ultimate adventure at Polaris!

In addition to the meaningful project work you will get exposed to; you have the opportunity as an intern to network and participate in intentional programming designed for all interns within the program. This includes professional development offerings with the following:

• Mentorship – you are paired with one of our DP associates for mentor support throughout your 12-weeks.
• Intern Programming - weekly functional and centralized learning sessions to broaden your knowledge base, both within and beyond your program.
• Networking - you will have intentional time with peers and leaders at Polaris to build your professional network.
• Intern Innovation Challenge: throughout your 12 weeks, you will collaborate with fellow interns on a cross-functional team to develop and propose innovative solution(s) to an internal case study you and your team will present to our executive leadership.
• Early Talent Summit Super Week: participate in our 3-day event jam packed with professional development, structured networking, a DP graduation event, executive speakers, and a team ride on some of your favorite Polaris vehicles.
• Community Engagement: you will be invited to volunteer alongside your fellow interns.
• Final Presentations: you will showcase your career aspirations and recap your internship experience during final presentations.

The Selection Process:

Applications are open from September – December 2024. You will be invited to participate in a MS TEAMS panel interview with an identified HR business partner and functional leader. Upon accepting an offer, you will partner with the Early Talent team in Spring 2025 to be matched to your specific intern role/project, team, and location through an intern matching process. You will be asked to complete a survey that provides insights to help us match you with a real-life business opportunity best suited to your strengths, development areas, and interests.

Intern Relocation Assistance:

Polaris offers a relocation program for interns who qualify through Weichert Workforce Mobility. To qualify for these services your home address must be 35 miles or more from the office where you will be working. Benefits include a lump sum (grossed up to offset tax liability), access to a relocation counselor to explain the resources available to you and aid securing short-term housing available to you. Your responsibilities will include daily transportation to/from office.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Engineering Sciences, Operations, Supply Chain, or related degree with an intended graduation date between December 2024-May 2027.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
• Able to complete a full 12-week commitment working 40 hours per week within the dates:
  • May 19th – August 8th, 2025.
  • June 2nd – August 22nd, 2025.
• Geographic willingness to partake in the intern matching process.
• Proven strength in the following: analysis and creative problem solving, communication, interpersonal relationships, self-motivation, and leadership
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software tools (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and Word).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Internship/Co-op experience.
• Previous leadership experience in work, organizations, or classroom.
• Completion of at least two years of university coursework

This position is not eligible for sponsorship. To be considered for this opportunity, you must apply on our career page.