Quality Engineer Technician

Sleep Number•Irmo, SC

33d•$24 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Sleep 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. J ob Summary 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 a ssociates w hile maintaining a strong presence on the production floor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience ; 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.
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 lea d ership skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and lea d by example.
Ability to make sound decisions and communicate c lea rly.
Ability to stay focused under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism.
Ability to meet attendance and performance expectations consistently.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a lea d or supervisory capacity preferred.

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.
Lea d 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.
Lea d 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 .