Quality Specialist Intern
Company Overview
Sleep Number team members are part of a passionate, purpose-driven culture that supports improving the health and wellbeing of society through higher quality sleep. We are not just focused on our customers, however; being employed by Sleep Number means your personal wellbeing is important, too. As we continue to grow, we are looking for team members who will bring their unique personalities, backgrounds, and skills to work. Whether you are entering, returning, or experienced in the workforce, we have a place for you.
In our 35+ years in the industry we have improved over 14 million lives, and we are just getting started. With 5,000+ team members nationwide supporting work disciplines from technology to manufacturing, retail stores to field services technicians, corporate teams to customer service, we are a sleep innovation leader because of our team members. Now is a great time to join us as we invest further in our people and sleep innovation. #TeamSleepNumber
At Sleep Number we are improving lives every day by helping people sleep better every night. Learn more about a company that’s championing a health and wellness revolution with quality sleep at its core. Join our Quality Team for a 12-week internship experience. Our focus is to advance the supply chain’s data driven decisioning and to provide a unique and beneficial learning experience. Our Plant Quality Engineer Intern will conduct focused project work in support of the development of the Sleep Number quality system vision and framework at a specific site. In this position they will support conducting an internal system assessment, identify current state, and developing the future vision/value proposition to create an integrated quality system. The focus will be on COPQ metrics, quality data analysis, and centralizing the QMS. The Plant Quality Engineer Intern will assist in establishing the quality system framework and support the cross functional development of the proposed solution. In this role the selected candidate will support the iterative-scaled implementation of the quality system across the business. Establish processes to continuously evaluate and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the quality system.
Primary Responsibilities
Specific projects may include:
Quality system current state assessment
- Support data analysis and metric tracking for COPQ
- Identify the key quality processes of Sleep Number’s Quality Management System
- Assist in identifying a digital quality tool for use across all sites to support Quality Systems.
Quality system vision, value proposition & execution
- Establish a uniform method of measuring COPQ that is efficient and provides a clear focus for problem solving activities.
- Support the development of the quality system vision and framework for execution of Quality Systems across Sleep Number
- Support defining/selecting the digital quality system that integrates customers, suppliers, and business enterprise.
- Use system owners to implement changes within the facilities
Quality system governance & continuous improvement
- Establish and maintain full COPQ with efficient data analysis to provide useful focus for production sites.
- Support implementation of digital quality tools/data governance process to ensure data integrity and ongoing tool improvements for efficient performance.
- Apply project management principals to ensure timely and cost-effective implementation and completion of projects.
- Establish and maintain critical metrics for effectiveness of digital quality system.
Position Requirements
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in an engineering discipline or related field.
- Proficient user of Microsoft Office Tools: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Ability to work with leaders on scope of work and outcome. Once established, self-directed to accomplish tasking.
- Analytical mind-set experienced using problem solving techniques.
- Ability to optimally communicate to all levels of the organization
- Willingness to work in a team environment
- Handle multiple activities simultaneously and ensure accurate and timely completion of tasks
Additional Program Details:
- Competitive compensation
- Full intern summer events program
- Campus Ambassador opportunities
Wellbeing
Our company's purpose is to improve the health and wellbeing of society.
Wellbeing is more than a catchphrase - it's a movement that permeates our company and through our team members. We are dedicated to enhancing and supporting the wellbeing of our team members and their families through benefits, programs, and resources across our five wellbeing pillars of emotional, financial, career, community, and physical health, with sleep at the center.
By joining our team, in addition to offering competitive pay programs, we are proud to offer eligible team members an extensive benefits package including, but not limited to medical and pharmacy benefits, dental, life and disability insurance, a matched 401(k) Plan, paid time off, and much more.
Examples of how we invest in your wellbeing:
- Sleep - Our 360® smart bed for team members, and discounts on our innovations and sleep solutions for yourself and friends and family throughout the year.
- Physical - Wide range of wellbeing resources and services through our medical plans to improve your physical health.
- Emotional - Access to mental health resources, caregiving support, paid time off and parental leave to support your emotional wellbeing. Work for your day flexibility, available for select corporate roles.
- Financial - Competitive base and variable pay programs, ability to save for the future through a matched 401(k) plan and financial support to recover from an illness or injury.
- Community - Paid time off for volunteering and connections to our communities through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives, and support for charitable causes.
- Career - Opportunities for career development and continuous learning, including a tuition reimbursement program.
Safety
Safety is a top priority for Sleep Number supporting customers and team members wellbeing. COVID-19 Precaution(s) are in place consistent with CDC guidelines, U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA), and state/local laws.
EEO Statement
Sleep Number is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, marital status, religion, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
It is Sleep Number’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process, consistent with applicable law. We may require supporting medical or religious documentation where applicable and permissible by law. If you are a qualified individual, you may request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the selection process, including if you are unable or otherwise limited in your ability to access open roles here.