Lead Manufacturing Engineer

2 weeks ago


Salt Lake, Utah, United States Sleep Number Corporation Full time

Company Overview

Sleep Number is a leader in sleep wellness technology. For nearly four decades, we have prioritized sleep as a fundamental aspect of wellbeing, positively impacting over 15 million lives with our innovative Sleep Number smart beds. Our mission is to enhance the health and wellbeing of society through improved sleep quality, driven by our dedicated team of over 4,000 members who are committed to innovation and value creation through our comprehensive business model, which encompasses every aspect from production to retail.

We encourage our team members to bring their authentic selves to work, sharing their diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skills. Whether you are entering the workforce, returning, or are an experienced professional, we welcome you to join us in shaping the future of sleep.

Position Purpose

The primary objective of this role is to plan, design, and oversee the implementation of process and equipment enhancements aimed at reducing costs, improving quality, ensuring safety, and increasing efficiency. This role will often focus on optimizing existing processes and equipment. You will also be involved in the development and launch of new automated assembly equipment, providing essential engineering support by troubleshooting issues and implementing timely solutions to maintain seamless production flow.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Facilitate the introduction of new processes and automation initiatives on the manufacturing floor.
  • Drive specific technical or capital improvement projects (CIP) in assembly, packaging, or other engineering disciplines as assigned.
  • Coordinate, communicate, and ensure the timely completion of assigned projects within scope.
  • Specify and/or procure equipment, tooling, and fixtures necessary for process modifications.
  • Establish project budgets, create purchase orders, and propose capital improvement projects.
  • Install and validate new equipment, tooling, and fixtures for modifications or replication of existing manufacturing processes, ensuring proper documentation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams as required to complete assigned projects.
  • Lead initiatives focused on continuous improvement.
  • Support the execution of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) strategies.
  • Participate in designated career development training programs.

Position Requirements

  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in various engineering disciplines related to mechanical design, manufacturing, and process development.
  • At least 3 years of project management experience in a manufacturing setting.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering is strongly preferred.
  • Proficiency in Visio, Microsoft Office, and MS Project.
  • Experience with AutoCAD or ProE.
  • Strong technical report writing skills.
  • Willingness to travel as necessary - approximately 10%.

Wellbeing

At Sleep Number, wellbeing is not just a concept; it is a core value that resonates throughout our organization. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our team members and their families through a variety of benefits, programs, and resources that align with our five pillars of wellbeing: emotional, financial, career, community, and physical health, with sleep at the heart of it all.

In addition to competitive compensation, we proudly offer eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and pharmacy benefits, dental, life and disability insurance, a matched 401(k) plan, paid time off, and much more.

Safety

Safety is a paramount concern at Sleep Number, ensuring the wellbeing of both our customers and team members. We adhere to COVID-19 precautions consistent with CDC guidelines, U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA), and state/local regulations.

EEO Statement

Sleep Number is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to recruiting, hiring, and promoting qualified individuals while prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, marital status, religion, sex (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Sleep Number is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process, in accordance with applicable law. We may require supporting medical or religious documentation where applicable. If you are a qualified individual, you may request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the selection process.



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