• Job Description

  Req#: JR105267

  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:

  $171,000 - $180,000

  Job Summary

  Position Summary:
  Purple is looking for a Sr. Director of Engineering. The successful candidate will be a results-oriented leader who will efficiently manage and support the overall operations and strategy of the Engineering team. The Sr. Director of Engineering will oversee Purple’s injection molding and finite assembly manufacturing strategies to align with the goals and needs of the business.

  Job Description

  Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Plans and directs engineering activities and projects in accordance with company needs and alignment with operational leadership.
  • Collaborates cross functionally to develop and execute strategic initiatives in accordance with Purple’s short, mid and long term operational and product goals.
  • Establishes overall objectives and strategies for manufacturing process design, application of technologies and capital management.
  • Owns operational capital budget, planning and approval process.
  • Utilizes best practices and provides expert technical guidance for engineering initiatives.

  Required Skills, Education, Experience:

  • Degree in Engineering discipline
  • 10+ years’ experience with a proven track record of accomplishments, preferably in manufacturing and industrial scale operations
  • Expertise in process design, troubleshooting, and process simulation in a manufacturing environment.
  • Independently delivers a significant body of results that demonstrates effective time management, understanding key project needs, while prioritizing initiatives most impactful areas.

  Physical Requirements

  Physical activities may occasionally include:

  • Remaining in stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
  • Adjusting or moving objects up to 15 pounds in all directions.

  Physical activities may constantly include:

  • Communicating with others to exchange information.
  • Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
  • Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned.

  Environmental Conditions may occasionally include:

  • Noisy open office environment

  BENEFITS AND PERKS

  • Medical, Dental, Vision

  • 401(k) Match

  • Flexible PTO

  • Market Money

  • 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.

• About the company

  Purple is an American comfort technology company based in Lehi, Utah, USA.

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