Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

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

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.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional influence

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Reading drawings/specifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Quality certifications (CQA/CQE/CMQ/CQM)

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Power BI

MS Project

SharePoint

ERP systems

Job description

Sleep Number® is the leader in personalized sleep wellness. Backed by almost 40 years of innovation, Sleep Number has helped more than16 million peopleachievetheirbest sleep. We are guided by our purpose – improving lives by personalizing sleep. This is exemplified through our 3,000+ purpose-driven team members who passionately innovate to drive value creation through our fully integrated business model, owning the process from start to finish, and care at every step.

At Sleep Number, you’ll be part of a team redefining what’s possible in sleep, health, and wellness. Backed by world-class research and continued innovation, we create mattresses with adjustable firmness, pressure relief, and temperature-balancing comfort that adapt to customers’ changing needs, night after night, year after year. Our people thrive in a culture where purpose, innovation, and customer experience drive every decision. Join us and help shape the future of sleep wellness.

Sleep Number is seeking an experienced Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Sr. SQE) to lead supplier quality performance across our global supply base, specifically in the areas of electronics and foundations. This role serves as a technical leader responsible for supplier development, risk management, quality improvement, audit execution, and supplier readiness throughout the New Product Introduction (NPI) lifecycle.

The ideal candidate combines strong engineering expertise with leadership presence, supplier management experience, and the ability to influence cross‑functional teams and senior leaders.

What You'll Do

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Industrial, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Master's degree in Engineering.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, CQA, CQE, CMQ/CQM, or PMP certification.
• Knowledge of ISO standards and regulatory quality systems.
• Experience with statistical analysis tools such as JMP or Minitab.
• Experience with Power BI, MS Project, SharePoint, and ERP systems.

Working Conditions

• Standard 40 hour work week
• Our Minneapolis office operates in a hybrid environment with 3 days in office per week

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Salary Pay Range: $82,700.00 -$110,300.00

Wellbeing

At Sleep Number, wellbeing isn’t a program—it’s part of who we are. We support team members and their families across emotional, financial, career, community, and physical health, all anchored in sleep.

Along with competitive pay, eligible team members receive robust benefits such as medical, pharmacy, dental, life and disability insurance, a 401(k), paid time off, and additional resources that promote lifelong wellbeing.

EEO Statement

Sleep Number is an equal opportunity employer. We cultivate a workplace culture where everyone is valued, respected, and treated fairly.