Mechanical Engineer jobs in United States

At Serta Simmons Bedding, we dare to dream and work differently. We’re proud to be one of the largest bedding manufacturers in North America and lead the way with our iconic brands - Serta®, Beautyrest®, Simmons® and Tuft & Needle®.

When you join our company, you become part of winning team that is excited and committed to helping our customers get a good night’s sleep.

Fueled by care for our people and their safety, we provide inspiring career opportunities, competitive benefits, and employee perks, and most importantly, the chance to make a positive impact in the lives of our customers.

Job Family: MFG

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-exempt

Function: MFG

• Follows all safety policies and procedures defined by the company safety program and OSHA regulations to eliminate work related injuries.
• Completes assignments in an orderly and expeditious manner by taking necessary safety precautions as well as understanding and adherence to established company/departmental policies.
• Practices Lean principles and participates in Kaizen events and continuous improvement projects.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of plant production and/or support equipment, and related processes.
• Performs highly complex equipment and system maintenance or modification tasks independently and in work teams.
• Evaluates and recommends equipment improvements to improve availability, capability and yield
• Identifies complex equipment/system malfunctions and implements effective corrective and preventive actions through a thorough application of advanced analytical and problem solving skills.
• Provides technical analysis of work processes, equipment design, operation, and functionality to identify opportunities for increased productivity, improved quality, or cost savings. Works with others to develop alternative solutions.
• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment and systems (e.g., mechanical, electrical)
• Performs equipment failure analyses (including preventative and unscheduled maintenance)

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Effective organization and planning skills
• Demonstrates commitment to excellent customer support.
• Strong analytical and technical ability to problem solve
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Shows ability to foster a working partnership through listening and understanding needs.
• Adapt to changing circumstances and priorities
• Effectively solve targeted problems
• Encourage and own a safe work environment
• Produce high quality work and services
• Work cooperatively with others and achieve outcomes
• Open to feedback and motivated to grow outside the comfort zone
• Communicate efficiently and effectively with others
• Uphold SSB Mission & Core Values

• Associates degree or technical certifications required.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Must be at least 18 years or older
• Five or more years relevant training in two or more maintenance trades, specifically mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, PLC controls, robotics and pneumatics.
• Previous experience training and/or leading others required.
• Knowledge of spreadsheet or database software preferred.
• Experience working for a bedding manufacturer and/or knowledge of sewing equipment a plus.

• Must stand and walk for a minimum of 8 hours per day or longer in overtime situations as required. Also must be able to lift heavy product or raw materials up to 120 pounds multiple times per hour during an 8-hour shift or longer in overtime situations to meet customer demand. Heavy loads must be team-lifted. A work pace that maintains integrity of make-to-order system is required.
• Safety-focused, fast-paced manufacturing plant engaged in Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement. Work environment includes a clean and safe work area and exposure to high noise decibels, hot raw materials, fire-retardant materials, and limited chemicals. Personal Protective Equipment is required to be worn for any hazards and is supplied by the company.

Note: Come Dream with Us! When you join Serta Simmons Bedding, you become part of our 150-year legacy of sleep solutions with endless opportunities to impact our future for centuries to come. Once you’re here, you’ll be part of a winning company that invests and supports our team members’ career journeys. We offer competitive benefits, job training, learning and development, and other employee perks such as our employee discount on all products.

Employees are required to comply with COVID policies established by a vendor or customer.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that discrimination against any individual on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (with or without reasonable accommodations), status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era, or political affiliation is strictly prohibited.

SSH Bedding Canada Co. is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations please indicate your needs on your cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.