Process Engineer III

Purple is a digitally-native vertical brand with a mission to help people feel and live better through innovative comfort solutions. To us, comfort means more than great products, it means empowering every employee to feel comfortable being themselves. We believe your career at Purple will be a one-of-a-kind “Career in Comfort” because our workforce is one-of-a-kind. We are committed to a culture of collaboration where every voice is heard and understood. As an innovation company at our core, we believe a diversity workforce brings better insights, solutions and products and serves as the backbone to bettering our company. Join with us as we add to our team of exceptional individuals who will help us take over the world — one mattress at a time.

Compensation

The compensation target range for this role is:

$80,800 - $95,000

Job Summary

At Purple, a successful Process Engineer will be a systems thinker, able to marry detailed local machine and operator efficiency with overall plant performance to direct continuous improvement efforts. The position will be the primary lead responsible for analyzing performance, developing, organizing, and implementing methods and equipment improvements. He/She will become intimately familiar with Purple manufacturing processes, using analytics and systems thinking techniques to improve processes for the benefit of the company.
The Process Engineer will team with other departments and disciplines to get buy-in on all improvement efforts. Directs projects and teams to achieve company goals. Develops projects and strategies independently. Acts as knowledge resource and guide within the organization. May have direct reporting staff.

Job Description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain a system performance map that communicates efficiencies, capacity, and system bottlenecks
• Lead capital improvement projects, implementing on-time and within budget
• Learn and apply appropriate Lean, Theory of Constraints, and Six Sigma principles
• Promote an environment of engineering rigor, discipline, informed decision making, and enthusiastic problem solving with his/her peer group in Production
• Coordinate with the Quality and Maintenance teams to investigate product or equipment failures and determine a plan to prevent or mitigate future occurrences

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities;

• Ability to work in a matrixed environment
• Familiarity with injection molding processes preferred
• Strong understanding of data analytics
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings/schematics, and material specifications
• Familiarity with ERP systems, BI software, and other enterprise packages
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment, requiring the development and maintenance of controlled, scalable processes

Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, etc..) with 4-7 years’ experience as an Engineer in a production environment

• Understanding of Lean and Six Sigma principles

Location

• This job is based in McDonough, GA
• Travel to Grantsville, UT site required as appropriate

The above description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed and not construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities will change as Purple grows.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• 401(k) Match

• Flexible PTO

• Earn a Mattress

• Purple Swag

• Amazing Purple Products

WHY WORK AT PURPLE?

• Make your mark: We value innovative thinking. At Purple, you will be empowered to bring your ideas to life as we work together to improve people’s lives through comfort.

• Gain unique experience: Be a part of one of the fastest growing companies in Utah! The contributions you make will matter at Purple as the company continues to grow with you.

• Awesome culture: Join the tight-knit team at Purple and you can enjoy working alongside industry experts, making close friends, and annual employee appreciation events.

Purple provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.