Manufacturing Engineer: Process Improvement & Quality

Tempur Sealy International; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempur Sealy in Richmond, VA is seeking a Quality Assurance/Manufacturing Engineer to implement safe, efficient manufacturing processes and drive quality improvements across the plant.

You will analyze data, lead audits, support product launches, and collaborate with Safety and Quality teams. Requires a bachelor's in manufacturing engineering, 3+ years in manufacturing, knowledge of Six Sigma/Lean, and Excel/Minitab proficiency. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in manufacturing engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and protocols.
• Auditor certification experience is a plus.
• Experience with quality control and process improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing).
• Proficient in data analysis tools (Excel, Minitab).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Implement standard manufacturing processes that are safe, efficient, and produce high-quality products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to safety regulations and protocols.
• Perform risk assessments and implement corrective actions to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Support investigations into safety incidents and identify root causes to prevent recurrence.
• Implement quality control measures to ensure products meet customer requirements and industry standards.
• Conduct regular audits to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans to address deficiencies.
• Use data analysis tools to monitor KPIs and identify areas for improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
• Stay up-to-date with best practices and new technologies to identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Collaborate closely with corporate Safety and Quality Teams to ensure focus on organization priorities.
• Assist with product launches, product spec meetings, and best practice sharing across the network.
• Manage all quality-related internal and external plant audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Job description

Tempur Sealy in Richmond, VA is seeking a Quality Assurance/Manufacturing Engineer to implement safe, efficient manufacturing processes and drive quality improvements across the plant.

You will analyze data, lead audits, support product launches, and collaborate with Safety and Quality teams. Requires a bachelor's in manufacturing engineering, 3+ years in manufacturing, knowledge of Six Sigma/Lean, and Excel/Minitab proficiency. Travel up to 25% may be required.