Senior Supplier Quality Engineer – Hybrid NPI/QA Lead

Sleep Number Corporation

Minneapolis (MN)

Hybrid

USD 83,000 - 110,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Sleep Number Corporation seeks an experienced Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to drive supplier quality across our global base, focusing on electronics and foundations. The role partners with Engineering, Procurement, and Manufacturing teams to ensure supplier readiness in the NPI lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in supplier quality within lean manufacturing, strong QMS/APQP/PPAP knowledge, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
8+ years of supplier quality experience in a lean manufacturing environment.
Experience with QMS, APQP, PPAP, CAPA/SCAR, auditing, and supplier development.
Strong project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to read technical drawings and specifications.
Demonstrated leadership and cross-functional influence.

Responsibilities

Lead supplier quality performance, corrective actions (SCARs), audits, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage supplier nonconformances, customer complaints, deviations, and root cause investigations.
Drive supplier quality improvements using statistical analysis, process capability, and performance metrics.
Support NPI activities through APQP, PPAP, supplier qualification, and launch readiness.
Conduct QMS, process, and compliance audits and ensure closure of findings.
Partner with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to optimize supplier performance.
Develop supplier scorecards and establish key quality metrics.
Mentor team members, support onboarding, and deliver training.
Serve as a trusted technical resource and represent Supplier Quality in leadership discussions.