Quality Specialist

Company OverviewSleep 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 PurposeTo assure the quality standards and processes are followed during the mattress assembly process. Ensures other quality business functions are executed in the assembly distribution centers (ADC’s).Primary Responsibilities Assists with receiving as receiving inspector. Identify non-conforming material and appropriately disposition.Lead execution of standard quality processes with the local manufacturing leadership including: Material Resource Boards (MRB), Non-conforming material activities, Defective material disposition (DMR), etc.Maintains and reports accurate quality metrics for the assembly manufacturing floor including yield (both finished goods and component level material).Maintains Quality SQDIP metric board (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity)Report non-conformances discovered during work activities and take appropriate action to prevent further processing and/or recurrence.Assure inspection/audit files contain current engineering drawing revisions and current manufacturing procedures for the functional area.Develop corrective and preventive actions to eliminate nonconformance.Support compliance with the Federal Flame Retardant Standards including ensuring that burn test beds are built and documented correctly.Perform various inspections of in-process and finished goods.Evaluate product defective warranty returns for the ADC.Support manufacturing efforts to ensure products adhere to Federal and company standards.Position RequirementsA minimum of 2 - 3 years’ work experience in a manufacturing environment required as a quality specialist executing quality processesHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredExposure to ISO 9000-based quality systems preferredBlueprint readingMicrosoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)Basic measuring tools (ruler, calipers, micrometer)Must be able to perform a combination of standing and sitting for 8 hours or more per shift.Must be able to perform repetitive bending and twisting motions.Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.May involve extended hours, including evenings and weekends, depending on peak seasons and business needs.WellbeingWellbeing 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 401(k) Plan, paid time off, and much more.SafetySafety 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 StatementSleep 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.