Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC · 12 hours ago
Robotics and Automation Engineer
Harrisburg, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expSerta Simmons Bedding (SSB) is a leading global sleep company dedicated to helping people sleep better. The Robotics and Automation Engineer will lead the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing technologies across a multi-site mattress manufacturing network.
CommercialManufacturingProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a manufacturing technology aligned with technology roadmap, growth, cost, and service objectives
Lead standardization of equipment, controls, and manufacturing systems across all mattress plants
Identify and deploy technologies that improve flexibility, labor efficiency, and uptime in high-mix environments
Oversee automation implementation across core mattress processes, including:
Quilting and panel cutting
Mattress assembly and tape-edge operations
Packaging, compression/roll-pack, and palletizing
Conveyance and material handling systems
Drive reduction of manual labor through automation, robotics, and ergonomic system design
Partner with Engineering and Operations on new line design, capacity expansions, and greenfield projects
Lead implementation and optimization of manufacturing systems (MES or equivalent) to enable:
Real-time production tracking
Labor and efficiency reporting
Scrap, rework, and first-pass quality visibility
SKU-level performance analysis
Integrate production systems with ERP, planning, and warehouse systems
Partner with IT to ensure secure, reliable OT/IT integration across plants
Improve OEE, throughput, changeover time, and first-pass quality using technology and data
Standardize KPIs, dashboards, and reporting across all manufacturing sites
Support Lean manufacturing initiatives with enabling technology and automation
Identify and scale best-performing equipment and systems enterprise-wide
Ensure manufacturing technologies support consistent product quality and specification adherence
Improve equipment reliability through predictive maintenance and condition monitoring
Ensure systems are designed with safety, ergonomics, and regulatory compliance in mind
Support internal and external audits related to manufacturing systems and processes
Maintain the capital planning process for manufacturing technology and automation investments
Develop business cases and ROI justification for new equipment and systems
Manage relationships with OEMs, integrators, and technology vendors
Ensure on-time, on-budget execution of large-scale deployments
Build and develop high-performing teams in manufacturing technology, automation, and systems
Establish training standards for operators, technicians, and engineers
Promote a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and operational discipline
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field required
5+ years of experience in manufacturing, automation, or industrial technology
Develop and execute a manufacturing technology aligned with technology roadmap, growth, cost, and service objectives
Lead standardization of equipment, controls, and manufacturing systems across all mattress plants
Identify and deploy technologies that improve flexibility, labor efficiency, and uptime in high-mix environments
Oversee automation implementation across core mattress processes, including quilting and panel cutting, mattress assembly and tape-edge operations, packaging, compression/roll-pack, and palletizing, conveyance and material handling systems
Drive reduction of manual labor through automation, robotics, and ergonomic system design
Partner with Engineering and Operations on new line design, capacity expansions, and greenfield projects
Lead implementation and optimization of manufacturing systems (MES or equivalent) to enable real-time production tracking, labor and efficiency reporting, scrap, rework, and first-pass quality visibility, SKU-level performance analysis
Integrate production systems with ERP, planning, and warehouse systems
Partner with IT to ensure secure, reliable OT/IT integration across plants
Improve OEE, throughput, changeover time, and first-pass quality using technology and data
Standardize KPIs, dashboards, and reporting across all manufacturing sites
Support Lean manufacturing initiatives with enabling technology and automation
Identify and scale best-performing equipment and systems enterprise-wide
Ensure manufacturing technologies support consistent product quality and specification adherence
Improve equipment reliability through predictive maintenance and condition monitoring
Ensure systems are designed with safety, ergonomics, and regulatory compliance in mind
Support internal and external audits related to manufacturing systems and processes
Maintain the capital planning process for manufacturing technology and automation investments
Develop business cases and ROI justification for new equipment and systems
Manage relationships with OEMs, integrators, and technology vendors
Ensure on-time, on-budget execution of large-scale deployments
Build and develop high-performing teams in manufacturing technology, automation, and systems
Establish training standards for operators, technicians, and engineers
Promote a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and operational discipline
Industrial automation, controls, and material handling systems
Manufacturing execution or production management systems
Lean manufacturing tools and methods to integrate with technology
Equipment standardization and line balancing
Data analytics for labor, throughput, and quality performance
Integration of shop-floor systems with ERP
Hands-on, pragmatic approach to technology deployment
Strong financial and capital management skills
Strong cross-functional influence
Ability to balance standardization with site-level flexibility
Preferred
Experience in high-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments strongly preferred
Experience in mattress, furniture, textiles, or consumer goods manufacturing is a plus
Benefits
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
Company
Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC
Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB) is one of the leading global sleep companies.
1001-5000 employees
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James M. Loree
Chief Executive Officer
Cesar Perez
Chief Financial Officer
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