New Product Development Engineer

Tempur Sealy International•Trinity, NC

About The Position

The New Product Development Engineer is responsible for developing, evaluating, and modifying new product designs in support of customer and product requirements. This position is responsible for ensuring designs efficiently utilize quality and cost-effective materials, accounts for production capabilities, in support of the company commitment to producing top quality, durable bedding. This position is a highly collaborative role with many cross-functional partners working together to deliver great products.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field is required.
2 years of related experience or training.

Nice To Haves

Certification or specialized training in a related engineering area is desirable (Manufacturing, Chemical, Quality, or Product).

Responsibilities

Perform general engineering tasks and functions within a certain engineering area: Manufacturing Quality, Chemical, or Product.
Ensure that all work performed meets or exceeds the highest professional and company standards.
Provide feedback to other engineering teams and management about how to continuously improve company best practices.
Monitor equipment under your supervision to ensure it functions properly and most efficiently.
Perform regular production process audits to look for production and cost inefficiencies.
Report production process inefficiencies to management and provide potential solutions.
Perform regular safety audits to ensure the highest levels of safety are being met in the production process. Provide feedback to the appropriate personnel and assist in solution implementation.
Assist management in solving other problems identified in company products or production processes.
Assist cross-functional teams with the engineering aspects of new product development.
Facilitate the introduction and implementation of new engineering-related procedures and products.
Perform other duties as assigned.