Sr. Product Development Engineer

Job Summary:

The Sr. New Product Development Engineer - Retailer Specific, has primary responsibility for being the technical administrator for product testing and communication, with a Retailer-specific focus. Presiding as the single-point technical liaison for developing, evaluating, and modifying new product designs in support of Retailer product requirements. This position is also responsible to ensure designs efficiently utilize quality and cost-effective materials, accounts for production capabilities, as well as supports the company commitment to producing top quality, durable bedding.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Key Results Area:

* Develop and maintain Retailer Specific processes focused on streamlining interactions between required parties to ensure timely product approvals

* Track non-compliances and implements improvement plans with plants

* Works closely with Plants and Quality teams to ensure readiness for inspections and timely deliveries to 3rd party test facilities

* Generate cost savings ideas focused on samples for inspections and 3rd party testing

* Facilitate 3rd party audit scheduling, sampling, and testing in conjunction with the manufacturing team

* Provide technical Corrective Action Procedure (CAP) responses via internal procedures and 3rd party applications and follow up to ensure compliance

* Integrate with the Sales team to provide technical product expertise and guidance

* Create product specifications, ensuring product meets specifications and customer requirements, including design rules, EHS safety guidelines, component and cover specifications, design and aesthetics, etc...

* Ensuring compliance to the NPD tollgate process; will collaborate with other functional resources at each step of the process and report-out at tollgate presentations

* Validate and determine all component and prototype specifications; develop bill of materials, including raw materials requirements, time requirements, etc... Will collaborate with Strategic Sourcing on raw material resources and options

* Perform DFMEAs, component and prototype trials, durability and functionality testing, EHS testing, etc... to ensure product meets the full range of requirements; troubleshoot and resolve issues as required to ensure product meets testing requirements

* Develop claims and substantiate through validation testing

* Perform pilot testing to determine the validity of the design through the manufacturing process, report-out and design review and product validation

* Actively participates in technical product development teams dedicated to ensuring the product is meeting the organization's key metrics for performance, margin, and consumer and retailer satisfaction

* Support new production processes and product launches to ensure product is manufactured according to design, safety, and quality specifications

* Assists in NPD initiatives, communicating with NPD team and other resources as required to support product development initiatives and rollout. Provides design and technical expertise as needed.

* Other duties as needed to support overall strategy and success of product development initiatives and rollout

Tempur Sealy is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Qualifications:

* Degree in Mechanical, Textile, or Industrial Engineering (or other related Engineering discipline)

* 5 years of experience in an engineering or operations organization delivering and maintaining consumer products

$76,000 to $109,000

Work Environment/Physical Requirements: Fast-paced corporate office environment. Some stress may occur. Regular travel is not expected in this position; however, travel around scheduled projects such as program rollouts may be necessary.