Title: Sr. New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer

Req ID: 5545

Job Category: Innovation

Location:

Doraville, GA, US, 30360

Be Part of the Future of Sleep!

At Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB), we're more than a mattress company, we're a leading global sleep company with a mission to help people sleep better so they can live healthier lives. With a 150-year heritage in delivering industry-leading sleep solutions, we own iconic brands including Serta®, Beautyrest®, Simmons® and Tuft & Needle®.

Function

The Sr. NPI Engineer is responsible for supporting the development and launch of new products and technologies in the SSB portfolio by connecting Innovation and Operations. This support begins by evaluating early concepts through the launch of new products. The primary role of the NPI Engineer will be to lead the Design for Manufacturing activities, for assigned projects, to ensure products are optimal for manufacturing and are of the highest quality. To accomplish this, the NPI Engineer will lead FMEA discussions, manage early product pilots, influence the product design by applying manufacturing best practices, and manage the resolution of any design risks. They will work very closely with NPD, Brand, Engineering, Sourcing, Quality, and Manufacturing, among other teams, to collaborate and effectively launch new products.

What You'll Do:

•   Lead the DFM activities and deliverables for assigned projects
•   Communicate requirements and risks associated with launching new products to the project team and large cross-functional audiences. Drive decisions on the readiness to launch new products.
•   Manage the early product and/or technology pilots by identifying material needs, scheduling time in manufacturing, establishing success criteria, and managing issue resolution
•   Create the required documentation to support each pilot including: Material Checklists, Pilot Data Collection Forms, Pilot Results Summary, and Issue Tracker
•   Be a voice for manufacturing and a leader of change to continuously look for improvement opportunities to make future products and launches better than the last
•   Serve as an SME of the piloting process, to ensure pilots are right sized for the complexity of the new program
•   Create and apply DFM tools that identify design risks early, to support a faster and more successful product launch
•   Lead the FMEA discussions with the cross-functional team to identify design risks and the applicable actions to reduce or minimize the risk
•   Collaborate with manufacturing leaders and other tenured staff on new designs to get early feedback on potential risks or concerns
•   Participate on regularly schedule project calls and provide feedback on deliverable status and project risks

What You'll Bring:

•   Industrial or Mechanical Engineering Degree
•   Min 5-year work experience in an Engineering role
•   No product drafting or modeling work required for role (i.e. AutoCAD, Solidworks, Revit, etc.)
•   Manufacturing experience and experience launching new products desired
•   Enjoy working with large teams and leading groups to learn and find new solutions together
•   Able to work in a fast-paced, team environment and perform short notice assignments with flexibility
•   Knowledgeable in use of MS Office suite
•   Able to communicate at all levels and cross functionally and maintain cooperative relationships
•   Exemplify a high level of personal conviction and spirit; able to work with little supervision and prioritize work assignments so they are completed on time
•   Team-oriented work approach; initiative, flexibility, and able to work in a team setting
•   Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
•   Travel to manufacturing locations up to 50%
•   Work is primarily sedentary in nature

Why work at Serta Simmons Bedding?

When you join SSB, you become part of a winning and diverse team that is excited and committed to helping people get better sleep. We provide inspiring career opportunities, competitive benefits, employee perks, and the chance to be part of the future of sleep.

Benefits and Perks (USA, Salary non-union- optional):

Health, Dental, and Vision
Annual employee contribution to HSA
401K with company match
Paid Time Off / Vacation
12 company holidays
Sick days
Company paid short- and long-term disability
Paid parental leave
Discount programs including Friends and family discounts
Referral Bonus
Tuition Reimbursement

Employees are required to comply with COVID policies established by a vendor or customer.

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination, with respect to all terms and conditions of employment, based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed/religion, sex (including sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth or other related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping or expression), genetic information (including family medical history), or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

SSB will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who need them, as required by law.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to where legally required, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.