Quality Engineer Technician

Sleep Number • SC

82d • $23 - $30

About The Position

The Quality Engineering Technician plays a key role in ensuring consistent product quality and measurement accuracy in the manufacturing of textile cover components. This hands-on position supports daily operations by performing dimensional validations, conducting audits, and guiding team members in quality practices. The role collaborates closely with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to reduce variation, support continuous improvement, and uphold quality standards. As a Quality Engineering Technician, this position provides support to quality associates while maintaining a strong presence on the production floor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience required; technical training or coursework in quality or textiles preferred.
• 3-5+ years of experience in a manufacturing quality role required; preferably in textiles or consumer goods.
• Prior experience in a lead or supervisory capacity preferred.
• Working knowledge of quality tools and techniques (e.g., SPC, 8D, root cause analysis).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret technical specifications.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee validation of in-process and finished textile products against specifications and critical quality requirements.
• Support engineering in developing and refining measurement methods.
• Make product disposition decisions and escalate issues when necessary.
• Promote measurement accuracy and validation discipline across shifts.
• Lead and participate in in-process and final audits to verify product conformance.
• Monitor measurement checkpoints and ensure process controls are followed.
• Assist in identifying root causes of defects and validating corrective actions.
• Help standardize audit practices across shifts for consistency.
• Act as a liaison between quality, production, engineering, and supply chain teams.
• Support new product introductions by ensuring audit and validation readiness.
• Provide guidance and training to quality associates on procedures and expectations.
• Lead and document corrective and preventive actions related to quality issues with guidance from the Quality Manager.
• Follow up on action items and verify effectiveness of implemented solutions.
• Encourage a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and pharmacy benefits
• Dental insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees