Manufacturing Engineer -Production Floor

Tempur Sealy · Richmond, CA

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Level: Engineer
Team: Production
Base pay: $90k–$110k
Travel: 25%
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 3+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 14 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level production role at Tempur Sealy (industrial) in Richmond, CA.

They ask for: 3+ years · degree required
Tools it names: Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, Minitab
Base pay: $90k–$110k
Day to day: about 25% travel

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Production Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $125k–$177k. This one lists $90k–$110k.

Median of the low and high ends of 44 live postings that list pay, out of 120 production engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

California plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 119 other live production postings in California.

Base pay: About 32% below similar roles
Experience asked: Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ New product launch 38%
✓ Lean 30%
✓ Root cause 28%
Automation 26%
Team leadership 23%
Python 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Minitab, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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What You’ll Do (Essential Duties and Responsibilities)

◆Implement standard manufacturing processes that are safe, efficient, and produce high-quality products.
◆Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to safety regulations and protocols.
◆Perform risk assessments and implement corrective actions to prevent accidents and injuries.
◆Support investigations into safety incidents and identify root causes to prevent recurrence.
◆Implement quality control measures to ensure products meet customer

requirements

and industry standards.

✓Conduct regular audits to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans to address deficiencies.
✓Use data analysis tools to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify areas for improvement.
✓Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
✓Stay up-to-date with best practices and new technologies to identify opportunities for process improvements.
✓Collaborate closely with corporate Safety and Quality Teams to ensure focus on organization priorities .
✓Assist with product launches, product spec meetings, and best practice sharing across the network.
✓Manage all quality related internal and external plant audits .
✓Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary : $ 90,000- 109,600

What You’ll Need (Qualifications)

✓Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or a related field.
✓Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
✓Strong knowledge of safety regulations and protocols.
✓Auditor certification experience is a plus.
✓Experience with quality control and process improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing).
✓Proficient in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Minitab).
✓Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills as well as strong communication and interpersonal skills.
✓Occasional travel (up to 25%) will be required .

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