Product Testing Technician at Tempur Sealy in Trinity, NC

Job description

Tempur Sealy. Iconic brands. Storied history. Industry-leading innovation. Tempur Sealy is committed to improving the sleep of more people, every night, all around the world. As a leading designer, manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of bedding products worldwide, we know how crucial a good night of sleep is to overall health and wellness. Utilizing over a century of knowledge and industry-leading innovation, we deliver award-winning products that provide breakthrough sleep solutions to consumers in over 100 countries. Our highly recognized brands include Tempur-Pedic®, Sealy® and Stearns & Foster®. We hire people who have a passion for helping others find their best night’s sleep. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Tempur Sealy! Job Summary: Under administrative direction of the Product Approval Manager or Regulatory Compliance & Project Management Engineer, develops and performs experiments/tests, data analysis and competitive analysis in support of engineering, product development quality control and purchasing functions. Salary Range: $41,000-$59,000 Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Key Results Area: Conducts material, component and product testing in such a manner to assure work progress and completion in accordance with required schedules. Develops proprietary test procedures and standards. Develops special test equipment for testing to TempurSealy performance standards. Supervises testing activity to coordinate with suppliers, other divisions and research functions to assure completion on a timely basis. Develops advanced analytical methods to provide insight into and validate the functional performance of our products. Coordinates analysis and testing activities on materials and components with new suppliers to assure compliance with TempurSealy performance standards. Is computer literate and comfortable with computer-controlled instrumentation and electronic databases. Assists when appropriate, with routine assigned tasks consistent with daily research center operation including shipping, receiving, lab equipment maintenance, area maintenance, and 6S (implementation, audits, cleanliness, etc.). Collaborates effectively as a team member, communicates respectfully, and maintains a professional, constructive approach when working with colleagues and cross-functional partners. Other primary duties and responsibilities include the following; however, Management reserves the right to assign or reassign other appropriate duties to this job at any time. This document excludes the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. Ideal Candidate Possesses These Attributes: Planning: Create, Develop, Establish, Forecast, Formulate, Initiate, Organize, Plan, Write Direction: Administer, Approve, Authorize, Conduct, Control, Determine, Direct, Implement, Instruct, Schedule, Supervise, Train Executing: Analyze, Accumulate Arrange, Audit, Check, Classify, Collect, Compile, Consolidate, Establish, Evaluate, Examine, Gather, Implement, Interview, Investigate, Maintain, Negotiate, Operate, Perform, Prepare, Process, Reconcile, Review, Study, Use, Write Servicing: Expedite, Inform, Insure, Provide, Report Advising: Administer, Advice, Appraise, Confer, Consult, Contribute, Counsel, Endorse, Inform, Interpret, Participate, Recommend Internal and External Interfaces: New Product Development Team Product Engineering Team Advanced Technologies Team OEM Team Qualifications: Analytical laboratory experience Hands-on lab experience, communication, records management, technical-competence, analytical problem-solving Experienced in MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Access as well as database management Preferred but not required: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Polymers, Textile, or Mechanical Engineering plus laboratory experience Fork Truck certification Five years in an analytical laboratory experience Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Ph