Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - NPI & Electronics

Sleep Number Corporation; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Sleep Number is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality across our global base, focusing on electronics and foundations. This role requires strong technical leadership, supplier management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in QMS, APQP/PPAP, CAPA/SCAR, and auditing, with proven ability to drive continuous improvement and support New Product Introduction activities within a hybrid Minneapolis office.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of supplier quality experience in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Experience with QMS, APQP, PPAP, CAPA/SCAR, auditing, and supplier development.
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Power BI

MS Project

SharePoint

ERP systems

Job description

Sleep Number is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality across our global base, focusing on electronics and foundations. This role requires strong technical leadership, supplier management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in QMS, APQP/PPAP, CAPA/SCAR, and auditing, with proven ability to drive continuous improvement and support New Product Introduction activities within a hybrid Minneapolis office.