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Title: Director of Quality & Reliability
Description:
This individual is responsible for the execution of the Overall Quality System including the internal and external processes, designs, and regulatory requirements of our components. Indirectly supports the AOP performance targets that drive improvements into the processes and specifications of our product portfolio while assuring customer satisfaction and reliability over the life of our product.
Responsibilities:
- -Develops strategic plan to implement key AOP initiatives to improve the product quality and reliability of our components. Leads execution of the plan.
- -Assures internal and external manufacturing processes are developed to achieve product performance specifications, verifies control plans are in place to routinely assure objectives are met, coordinate the efforts of the team to implement a Quality System.
- -Lead the Reliability Testing Plan for Air Controls – Coordinate the Plan to test full bed structures every quarter, develop corrective actions for issues found during the testing, and support efforts to implement new designs.
- -Conducts internal and external audits of Global Operations and R&D quality systems to assess and verify quality and regulatory objectives are met.
Requirements:
- -Minimum 6 years experience in quality related field
- -Experienced with new product commercialization systems
- -Experience managing quality improvement efforts
- -BS Mechanical Eng, Industrial Eng, or BS Applied Statistics
- -MBA, MS Applied Statistics or related considered a plus
- -Prefer 6-sigma Black Belt or equivalent
- -Successful leadership of cross-functional teams
- -6-Sigma and DMAIC skills
- -Exposure to Lean Manufacturing concepts
- -Project Management Skills
- -Travel as required to support business needs (20-30%)
Location(s):
Plymouth, MN Submit Resume
Title: Quality Engineer - Mechanical
Description:
The Quality Engineer – Mechanical will be a key member in the execution of the company strategy in quality and sustaining engineering during all phases of the product lifecycle. They will test, develop improvements, and diagnose in commerce technologies. The individual in this role will lead warranty project teams, including integrated cross function teams, in the execution of product improvements.
Responsibilities Include:
- -Provide team leadership and project management for major product investigations and improvements.
- -Understand and autonomously execute change management to include product and regulatory documentation.
- -Work with outside vendors to evaluate existing products for reliability and failure modes.
- -Provide evaluation of design changes from engineering and cost perspectives.
- -Direct and perform engineering testing to ensure that newly designed items are properly tested.
- -Ensures testing is completed on time and within budget.
- -Provide timely updates to cross-functional teams and senior level management.
- -Work with Engineering, Operations and Manufacturing on drawings, BOM, change notices and tests.
- -Execute six-sigma programs as assigned
Requirements:
- -2-4 years project management, preferably in a retail organization
- -Minimum of 5 years engineering experience
- -Experience in a manufacturing, sustaining, or hands-on troubleshooting quality role.
- -Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- -Master's Degree in Engineering or Business, a plus.
- -Six sigma experience (preferred)
- -Ability to plan, organize and prioritize
- -Conscientious, team player who drives for results
- -Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- -Light I moderate travel based on business needs
- -Ability to multi-task and manage numerous projects simultaneously.
- -Excellent oral and written communication skills in order to effectively convey engineering priorities and concepts to all levels of the organization.
Location(s):
Plymouth, MN Submit Resume
Title: Quality Engineer - Reliability
Description:
As the Quality Engineer - Reliability, you will be a key member in the execution of the company strategy in quality and sustaining engineering during all phases of the product lifecycle. Work closely with engineering to develop tests and metrics for reliability engineering. Test, develop improvements, and diagnose in commerce technologies. Lead warranty project teams, including integrated cross-function teams, in the execution of product improvements.
Responsibilities Include:
- -Provide leadership and project management for major product investigations and improvements.
- -Direct and perform engineering testing to ensure that newly designed items are properly tested. Ensures testing is completed on time and within budget.
- -Develop with engineering standardize work for new product introductions to validate quality standards.
- -Understand and autonomously execute change management to include product and regulatory documentation.
- -Work with outside vendors to evaluate existing products for reliability and failure modes.
- -Provide evaluation of design changes from engineering and cost perspectives.
- -Provide timely updates to cross-functional teams and senior level management.
- -Work with Engineering, Operations and Manufacturing on drawings, BOM, change notices and tests.
- -Execute six-sigma programs as assigned.
Requirements:
- -Minimum of 5 years engineering experience
- -Experience in a manufacturing, sustaining, or hands-on troubleshooting quality role.
- -Experience developing testing methods and reliability calculations.
- -Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent
- -Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business, a plus.
- -Six sigma experience (preferred)
- -Ability to plan, organize and prioritize
- -Conscientious, team player who drives for results
- -Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- -Light / moderate travel based on business needs
- -Ability to multi-task and manage numerous projects simultaneously.
- -Excellent oral and written communication skills in order to effectively convey engineering priorities and concepts to all levels of the organization.
Location(s):
Plymouth, MN Submit Resume
Title: Manager of Supplier Quality Engineering
Description:
As the Manager of Supplier Quality Engineering, you will be a key member in the execution of the company strategy in supplier quality during all phases of the product lifecycle. Work closely with engineering to develop tests, metrics, and control plans for suppliers. Monitor supplier performance and implement audits, corrective actions, and monitoring of control plans. Lead warranty project teams, including integrated cross-function teams, in the execution of product improvements.
Responsibilities Include:
- -Provide team leadership and project management for supplier quality investigations and improvements.
- -Manage and lead the supplier audit program.
- -Understand and autonomously execute change management to include product and regulatory documentation.
- -Work with outside vendors to evaluate existing products quality levels and improvements.
- -Manage the CAPA program to include creation and monitoring to completion.
- -Provide evaluation of design changes from supplier perspectives.
- -Direct and perform engineering testing to ensure that newly designed sourced items are properly tested.
- -Ensures testing is completed on time and within budget.
- -Provide timely updates to cross-functional teams and senior level management.
- -Work with Engineering, Operations and Manufacturing on drawings, BOM, change notices and tests.
- -Execute six-sigma programs as assigned.
Requirements:
- -Minimum of 5 years engineering experience
- -Experience in a supplier quality role.
- -Experience developing control plans and supplier audit procedure.
- -Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent
- -Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business, a plus.
- -Six sigma experience (preferred)
- -Ability to plan, organize and prioritize
- -Conscientious, team player who drives for results
- -Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- -Light / moderate travel based on business needs
- -Ability to multi-task and manage numerous projects simultaneously.
- -Excellent oral and written communication skills in order to effectively convey engineering priorities and concepts to all levels of the organization.
Location(s):
Plymouth, MN Submit Resume
Title: Electromechanical Lab Technician
Description:
The Electromechanical Lab Technician provides technical support to new product development and standard product support engineering activities. This individual serves as R&D’s expert on electromechanical testing, prototype builds, troubleshooting, lab equipment, etc.
Responsibilities Include:
- -Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings, including analog and digital circuit schematics.
- -Ability to troubleshoot electromechanical devices, including performing failure analysis.
- -Test performance of electromechanical assemblies using test instrumentation, including data acquisition systems, prepare and communicate results, make suggestions for improvements.
- -Align, fit, and assemble component parts, using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates, etc.
- -Verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
- -Develop and maintain engineering test procedures and reports.
- -Maintenance, calibration & repair of test equipment.
Requirements:
- -Minimum 2 years of experience in a lab test and development environment.
- -2 year technical degree or equivalent job experience.
- -Ability to plan, organize and prioritize
- -Ability to work independently and/or within a team environment.
- -Conscientious, team player who drives for results
- -Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- -Light travel based on business needs
- -Ability to multi-task and manage numerous projects simultaneously.
Location(s):
Plymouth, MN Submit Resume
Title: CAD Designer
Description:
The CAD Designer provides computer-aided (CAD) conceptual design and drafting support to new product development and standard product support engineering activities.
Responsibilities Include:
- -Provide conceptual designs of new products in cooperation with a design team consisting of engineers, other designers and lab technicians.
- -Produce concept design layouts, CAD models and detail drawings.
- -Use and apply standard design and drafting standards, including geometric tolerancing.
- -Perform engineering calculations as required to provide sound designs.
- -Complete ECO’s, including updating CAD models, drawings and other documentation.
Requirements:
- -Minimum 2 years of experience at a design level position.
- -Pro/ENGINEER (Creo Parametric) experience required.
- -Windchill experience considered a plus.
- -Thorough knowledge of mechanical design drafting practices.
- -Demonstrated ability to perform basic design calculations.
- -Thorough knowledge of relevant manufacturing processes.
- -Two-year technical degree or equivalent.
- -Ability to plan, organize and prioritize.
- -Conscientious, team player who drives for results.
- -Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- -Light / moderate travel based on business needs.
- -Ability to multi-task and manage numerous projects simultaneously.
- -Excellent oral and written communication skills in order to effectively convey engineering. priorities and concepts to all levels of the organization.
Location(s):
Plymouth, MN Submit Resume
Title: Supplier Quality Engineer
Description:
The role of the Supplier Quality Engineer is to be a key member in the execution of the company strategy in supplier quality focusing on assigned vendors. Work closely with engineering and sourcing to develop tests, metrics, and control plans for suppliers. Monitor supplier performance and implement audits, corrective actions, and monitoring of control plans. Lead person at the facility for DMR activity. Lead warranty project teams, including integrated cross-function teams, in the execution of product improvements.
Responsibilities Include:
- -For assigned suppliers, provide team leadership and project management for supplier quality investigations and improvements.
- -Execute the supplier audit program.
- -Work with outside vendors to evaluate existing products quality levels and improvements.
- -Manage the CAPA program to include creation and monitoring to completion.
- -Provide evaluation of design changes from supplier perspectives.
- -Direct and perform engineering testing to ensure that newly designed sourced items are properly tested. Ensures testing is completed on time and within budget.
- -Provide timely updates to cross-functional teams and senior level management.
- -Work with Engineering, Operations and Manufacturing on drawings, BOM, change notices and tests.
- -Execute six-sigma programs as assigned.
Requirements:
- -Minimum of 3 - 5 years supplier quality engineering experience
- -Experience developing control plans and supplier audit procedure.
- -Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent
- -Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business, a plus.
- -Six sigma experience (preferred)
- -Ability to plan, organize and prioritize
- -Conscientious, team player who drives for results
- -Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- -Light / moderate travel based on business needs
- -Ability to multi-task and manage numerous projects simultaneously.
- -Excellent oral and written communication skills in order to effectively convey engineering priorities and concepts to all levels of the organization.
Location(s):
Plymouth, MN Submit Resume
Title: Project Engineer, Comfort Layers
Description:
Select Comfort Corporation seeks a Project Engineer, Comfort Layers for its office in Plymouth, Minnesota.
Responsibilities Include:
- -managing, planning and evaluating new projects from inception to completion
- -leading a diverse organizational team that includes engineering, manufacturing operations, finance and materials management
- -serving as lead engineer in new bed development and ensuring new product launch timeline
- -conferring with customers to determine their needs to identify requirements for product applications
- -developing tests and method criteria to evaluate technical specifications and economic factors, recommending system level improvements and engineering and manufacturing actions to simplify and attain design objectives of process or product by applying knowledge of materials science and Six Sigma methodologies
- -reviewing new product plans, conducting research on new materials according to product plan to obtain technical information, and preparing reports of material study findings, making recommendations for material selection based on design objectives, such as strength, weight, and cost
- -conferring with producers of materials during the investigation and evaluation of materials suitable for specific product applications
- -evaluating materials and/or product construction to ensure product or components meet government health and fire regulations
- -testing and analyzing product failure to determine cause of problems and develop solutions, utilizing statistical software
- -preparing and submitting written reports to management that discuss technical requirements, evaluate failures, and make recommendations for remedies and further analysis
- -designing and directing testing to confirm feasibility and control of processing procedures, testing of raw materials or finished products to ensure quality
Requirements:
- -Master’s degree in Textile or Mechanical Engineering or a related field, plus 3 years’ experience as a Product/Project leader or Quality Manager working in a technical capacity with textiles and/or foams.
- -Must be at least Green Belt certified in Six Sigma.
- -Must have proof of legal authority to work in the U.S.
Location(s):
Plymouth, MN Submit Resume
Title: Six Sigma Black Belt - Product Quality
Description:
The Six Sigma Black Belt – Product Quality plays a key role in driving the vision and strategy of Sleep Number’s Customer Experience 6 Sigma initiatives specifically related to Product Quality. Leads, manages and executes complex cross-functional initiatives and projects focused on providing a level of service that exceeds our customers’ expectations and contributes to an exceptional customer experience. Directly interface and influence key leadership and functional experts by providing insight, big picture and advice on approaches to strategic business challenges.
Responsibilities Include:
- -Lead and execute Six Sigma projects in the area of Product Quality; employ Six Sigma methodology and analytics to extract and analyze data information and perform statistical analysis to identify root causes.
- -Implement large scale organizational change efforts; ability to lead cross-functional process improvement teams
- -Directly interface with and influence key leadership and functional experts to make decisions strategic in nature, evaluate long-term consequences and relate to business strategy, financial performance and effective resource utilization.
- -Develop operational decision support tools including executive dashboards and leading indicators for continuous process improvement / monitoring
- -Presents recommendations and progress reports to senior and executive leadership
- -Mentor and coach Greenbelts through extensive coaching and mentoring, including addressing gaps in performance and skill sets
- -Institutionalize and champion Six Sigma principles throughout the organization
Requirements:
- -5-7 years experience in process improvement
- -Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
- -Strong Project Management skills
- -Bachelor's Degree is required; Masters Degree preferred
- -Strong analytical skills and natural affinity to analyze & mine data for problem solving
- -Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
- -Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels and communicate teams' progress to Champions, Business Leaders and Master Black Belts.
- -Demonstrated ability to lead through influence
- -Experience educating, coaching and mentoring Green Belts and others on Six Sigma philosophy and application
- -Demonstrated success in all requisite Black Belt skill sets: coaching, presentation, project team leadership, facilitation, influence, negotiation, decision making, computer tools, finance, project management
- -Successful experience implementing large scale organizational change efforts Extensive computer skills including Excel, Visio, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Minitab, Access, and Project
- -Ability to travel for training/business wide project execution
Location(s):
Plymouth, MN Submit Resume
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