Supplier Quality Engineer

Sleep Number Corporation; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Sleep Number Corporation is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to execute quality strategies, manage supplier performance, and lead continuous improvement efforts. This mid-senior level position seeks candidates with a strong engineering background and experience in supplier quality assurance within a lean manufacturing context.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental.

401(k) Plan with company match.

Paid time off and work-life balance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years in a supplier quality role required.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS) preferred.
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Conduct supplier audits and lead process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for product development.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Statistical Analysis

Education

B.S. Engineering

Lean Six Sigma/Green Belt Certification

CQM/CQE/PMP Certification

Tools

MS Project

Visio

PowerBI

Job description

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Company Overview

Sleep Number is a sleep wellness technology leader. For nearly four decades, we have placed sleep at the center of wellbeing, improving over 15 million lives with our Sleep Number smart beds. We are guided by our purpose – to improve the health and wellbeing of society through higher quality sleep. This is exemplified through our 4,000+ mission-driven team members who passionately innovate to drive value creation through our vertically integrated business model, owning the process from start to finish, including selling in our over 650 stores nationwide.

Company Overview

Sleep Number is a sleep wellness technology leader. For nearly four decades, we have placed sleep at the center of wellbeing, improving over 15 million lives with our Sleep Number smart beds. We are guided by our purpose – to improve the health and wellbeing of society through higher quality sleep. This is exemplified through our 4,000+ mission-driven team members who passionately innovate to drive value creation through our vertically integrated business model, owning the process from start to finish, including selling in our over 650 stores nationwide.

Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, sharing their unique perspectives, backgrounds and skills with Sleep Number every day. Whether you are entering, returning or experienced in the workforce, we have a place for you. We hope you join us in creating the future through higher quality sleep.

Position Purpose

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) executes the Quality strategy to ensure continual production of products consistent with established industry standards, government regulations, as well as company and customer requirements. Owns supplier quality, leads sub-teams and supplier meetings in supplier risk management, supplier deep-dive process control, ship-to-control, gap analysis and closure. The SQE leads supplier quality performance improvement strategies using statistical treatment of data, process capability, trend analysis and applying project management techniques to improve supplier quality. The SQE will create and maintaining category specific plans and goals requiring quality system policies, procedures and statistical techniques. SQEs are responsible for verifying supplier quality standards are in accordance with the Sleep Number QMS requirements. The SQE serves as the liaison with suppliers, drives continuous improvements, and collaborates with other personnel in a team environment. The SQE identifies technical problems with suppliers and is the leader for supplier corrective action requests. The SQE manages process controls, supplier quality performance and measures readiness throughout the New Product Introduction cycle. SQE will create proactive Risk Mitigation strategies with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams to ensure product compliance.

Primary Responsibilities

The Supplier Quality Engineer performs a wide range of duties including but not limited to the following:

• Managing and developing suppliers, ensuring optimized levels of quality, cost and delivery performance driving continuous improvement to maximize business performance.
• Lead or Participate in process improvement collaboration, execution, and training with all aspects of Supply Chain.
• Complete supplier Quality Management System audits for purposes of approve & maintain, and to work with suppliers to close out any audit findings.
• The SQE performs regular supplier audits to ensure compliance with requirements as well as actively leading supplier development.
• Work closely with Procurement and Engineering to establish the Supply Chain structure to meet the requirements of the full product lifecycle of Sleep Number products.
• Provide support for product development and NPI, through APQP activities and ensuring acceptable PPAP packages on time, right first time to ensure flawless launch.
• Support warranty, value engineering and manufacturing process assessment and development activities.
• Support Design for Manufacture and Assembly activities between Sleep Number and suppliers.
• Manage quality issues in conjunction with key stakeholders, resolving day to day problems, ensuring effective containment and problem resolution for all non-conformances using CAPA and SCAR processes.
• Establish and maintain consistent supplier metrics (process capability, control charts, productivity, measurement quality) for monitoring and reporting through Performance Scorecards.
  
  

Position Requirements

• Minimum of 2-4 years in a supplier quality role, in a lean manufacturing environment
• B.S. Engineering required (M.S. preferred)
• Lean Six Sigma/Green Belt certification a plus
• CQM/CQE/PMP a plus
• Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Experience with Advanced Product Quality Plan (APQP)
• Experience with Purchased Part Approval Process (PPAP)
• Experience with DMAIC Methodology
• Audit Experience with QMS, Process and Compliance required
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• MS Project, Visio, Sharepoint, PowerBI and standard Office applications
• Statistical Analysis Methods, Design of Experiments (JMP, MiniTab or similar)
• Change Control management
• Critical Path thinking
• Highly effective Project Management skills
  
  

Working Conditions

• Standard office environment
• This position participates in a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in office per week
  
  

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Salary Pay Range: $73,800.00 -$98,333.00

Wellbeing

Wellbeing is more than a catchphrase - it's a movement that permeates our company and through our team members. We are dedicated to enhancing and supporting the wellbeing of our team members and their families through benefits, programs, and resources across our five wellbeing pillars of emotional, financial, career, community, and physical health, with sleep at the center.

By joining our team, in addition to offering competitive pay programs, we are proud to offer eligible team members an extensive benefits package including, but not limited to medical and pharmacy benefits, dental, life and disability insurance, a matched 401(k) Plan, paid time off, and much more.

Safety

Safety is a top priority for Sleep Number supporting customers and team members wellbeing. We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all team members that are consistent with CDC guidelines, U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and state/local laws.

EEO Statement

Sleep Number is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, marital status, religion, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

It is Sleep Number’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process, consistent with applicable law. We may require supporting medical or religious documentation where applicable and permissible by law. If you are a qualified individual, you may request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the selection process, including if you are unable or otherwise limited in your ability to access open roles here.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Retail

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