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Title: Sourcing Manager - Electrical Engineering
Description:
The Sourcing Manager - Electrical Engineering has responsibility for specific major categories of spend for materials used in manufacture of the Sleep Number® bed. Responsible for strategic planning and sourcing of direct materials for achieving significant cost savings, continuity of supply and risk mitigation through effective sourcing practices, negotiation and contract execution.
Responsibilities Include:
- -Manage spend portfolio involving multiple commodities and annual spend of $50-60 million annually.
- -Establish and manage relationships with key suppliers for commodities in assigned portfolio.
- -Identifies suppliers, solicits and reviews quotes, analyzes prices.
- -Lead negotiations with suppliers to ensure the best quality, service and cost to achieve business objectives.
- -Partner with Product Development, R&D, Engineering, Materials Management and Manufacturing in development and launch of new products to meet introduction timelines, cost and quality goals, and service level to customers.
- -Ensure a competitive sourcing environment leading to continuous improvement.
- -Maintain knowledge of market trends including analysis of market drivers, cost structures and technical improvements.
- -Support supplier initiatives including annual cost reductions, supplier consolidation, favorable business terms, etc.
- -Manages contract notification and implementation of supplier changes.
- -Documents source selection and ensures processes comply with internal procedures and guidelines.
- -Manages supplier compliance and performance to contract.
- -Conducts business reviews with suppliers.
- -Manages supplier performance.
- -Leverage existing technologies to support the sourcing process and identify additional technology needs to augment specific categories where applicable.
- -Consistently create, present and implement process improvements within the organization.
Requirements:
- -5-7 years experience with direct materials sourcing experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment
- -Demonstrated strong negotiating skills with suppliers.
- -Demonstrated strong communication skills with all levels of organization and suppliers.
- -Strong analytic and modeling skills.
- -Global/international sourcing experience.
- -Circuit board experience preferred.
- -Project Management experience.
- -Strong written communication and presentation skills.
- -Minimum bachelor’s degree.
- -MBA preferred.
- -Additional related education a plus.
- -Six Sigma certification desirable.
- -ERP system knowledge required. Oracle experience a plus.
- -Knowledge of best in class sourcing procedures and practices.
- -MS Office (Strength Excel & Access required).
- -Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.
- -Strong analytical skills.
Location(s):
Plymouth, MN Submit Resume
Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Description:
The Manufacturing Engineer will plan, design and coordinate the implementation of process and equipment improvements for cost-reductions and quality and safety improvements. Improvements will often be focused on existing processes and equipment. Involved in development and startup of new automated assembly equipment. Provides engineering support by troubleshooting problems and effecting timely solutions to maintain continuity of production flow. This position is located at our Salt Lake City, Utah, plant.
Responsibilities Include:
- -Support the implementation of new processes and automation projects to the manufacturing floor.
- -Focus on and drive specific technical or capital improvement projects (CIP) in assembly, packaging, or other engineering disciplines as assigned.
- -Coordinate and communicate assigned projects with the applicable departments.
- -Specify and/or purchase equipment, tooling and fixtures for process changes.
- -Define project budgets, create purchase orders and propose CIPs
- -Install and validate new equipment, tooling and fixtures for existing manufacturing process changes or replication. Responsible for documentation.
- -Collaborate with cross-functional teams (as required) to complete assigned projects
- -Positively lead teams to initiate change and improvements in area
- -Participate in assigned career development training programs.
Requirements:
- -0-5 years of experience in various engineering fields relating to mechanical design, manufacturing and process development
- -BS degree (Mechanical or manufacturing engineering field strongly preferred)
- -Proficient in Visio, Microsoft Office and MS Project
- -AutoCad or ProE experience
- -Technical report writing skills
- -Travel as required -< 10%
Location(s):
Salt Lake City, UT Submit Resume
Title: Quality Assurance Engineer - Supplier
Description:
The Quality Assurance Engineer – Supplier is responsible for execution of the Supplier Quality Strategy and Conduct the Critical Part Supplier Audits by understanding the processes at our key suppliers to develop a continuous improvement mentality. This position is located at our Salt Lake City, Utah, plant.
Responsibilities Include:
- -Manage the Supplier Audit Process.
- -Lead the CAPA as required from Audits and Non-Conforming Product.
- -Develop Control Plans, PFMEA, Work Instructions and Acceptance Standards.
- -Lead first article approval processes on new raw materials.
- -Work with R&D to develop proper Print Specifications/Critical Characteristics.
- -Lead resolution of Corrective and Preventative Actions required with supplier.
- -Support vendor selection strategies.
Requirements:
- -Minimum 6 years experience leading supplier accreditations and audits
- -Experience with the manufacture of textiles, bedding, plastics, or foam desirable
- -Knowledge of and experience operating in ISO 9001 environment
- -BS Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering
- -ASQ – CQA (certified quality auditor) or CQE (certified quality engineer) desirable
- -ISO 9000 auditor experience a plus – internal or external
- -Experienced with process flow mapping and FMEA
- -Working knowledge of GD&T concepts, experienced print reading
- -Expert use of Microsoft Office Products
- -Green Belt or Black Belt skills desirable
- -Exposure to lean supply models desirable
- -Travel as required – approximately 30%
Location(s):
Salt Lake City, UT Submit Resume
Title: Team Manager - 3rd Shift (Irmo, SC and Salt Lake City, UT)
Description:
As a Team Manager (3rd shift) with Sleep Number by Select Comfort you will be responsible for managing production teams in the execution of objectives for their department.
Responsibilities Include:
- -Plan, organize and direct department operations which ensure the most effective return on assets.
- -Continuously improve performance as measured by Key Performance Indicators for processes in their department.
- -Work with Quality Engineer to ensure finished product quality meets specifications.
- -Manage spending against budget and in relation to changes in production volume.
- -Establish a High Performing Team environment through implementation of management practices which foster employee involvement.
- -Manage team training program and ensure adherence to production procedures.
- -Develop and cross-train team to ensure backups in place for all key positions.
- -Continually improve safety record by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes. Maintain and improve housekeeping in all areas.
- -Meet inventory accuracy objectives through execute inventory control procedures.
Requirements:
- -Two or more years experience in manufacturing management.
- -Minimum High School Degree or GED
- -Preferred BA/BS degree in business or engineering.
- -World Class Manufacturing Techniques
- -World Class Quality Principles
- -OSHA / Safety Requirements for manufacturing.
- -Oracle, SAP or other ERP software knowledge
- -MS Office (Mainly strong in Excel & Access)
- -Must be able to travel and work long hours as needed
- -Must be able to work weekends as needed
Location(s):
Irmo, SC and Salt Lake City, UT Submit Resume
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