Quality & Process Engineer — Lean + Six Sigma

tempurpedic; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 62,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Competitive Medical, Dental & Wellness

Disability and Life Company Paid

Retirement Plan Options

Generous Employee Purchase Discounts

Job summary

Tempur Sealy in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an early-career Engineer to apply analytical tools and drive foam quality improvements across production processes.

You will support quality technicians, assist in new product development, and help drive supplier quality improvements and audits. A Bachelor's in Engineering and 1-2 years related experience, plus Lean/Six Sigma exposure, are preferred; Green Belt pursued within the first year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 1-2 years directly related experience.
• Business acumen; partner to Operations.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization.
• Experience with 5S, Lean and Six Sigma; Green Belt preferred or obtainable within first year.
• Minitab or JMP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply analytical tools to drive improvement in foam quality and reduce variation.
• Perform internal scrap cost analysis and drive scrap cost reduction projects.
• Support Quality Technicians addressing production issues using problem-solving techniques.
• Participate in New product/process development and Safe Launch planning.
• Track and drive improvements in direct material suppliers to improve incoming quality.
• Perform product inspections and audits for conformance to standards.
• Conduct weekly CTQ audits and report to drive continual improvement.
• Facilitate benchmarking between TPVA, TPNM, TPIN and other facilities.
• Assist in problem investigation and resolution.
• Periodically support the laboratory with tests and experiments; operate lab equipment and record data.

Skills

Business acumen

Probability & statistics

MS Office

Problem solving

5S Lean Six Sigma

Minitab JMP

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Job description

Tempur Sealy in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an early-career Engineer to apply analytical tools and drive foam quality improvements across production processes.

You will support quality technicians, assist in new product development, and help drive supplier quality improvements and audits. A Bachelor's in Engineering and 1-2 years related experience, plus Lean/Six Sigma exposure, are preferred; Green Belt pursued within the first year.