Mechanical 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:

$89,300 - $105,000

Job Summary

The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for all technical aspects of tooling and equipment-based projects in their assigned area and will actively collaborate with all key stakeholders; operations, process engineering, project management, controls and fabrication to complete engineering projects.

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead and contribute to engineering projects, identifying problems, developing solutions, creating and assigning tasks, developing budgets and schedules
• Be the technical expert on all related equipment and data in the assigned area
• Provide technical and analytical support to the various internal teams and customers
• Promote an environment of engineering rigor, discipline, informed decision making and enthusiastic problem solving
• Create specifications for testing, mechanical analysis, cost/benefit analysis, drafting etc. as needed
• Assist Production in troubleshooting problems and producing work instructions as needed
  
  

Required Skills, Education, Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 4-8 years’ experience working in a mechanical engineering function
• Extrusion and/or injection molding experience is highly desired
• Ability to read and create engineering drawings and schematics such as equipment and part drawings and models, P&IDs, Single Line Diagrams, etc.
• Solidworks modelling of complex mechanical systems is required
• Knowledge of machine design and mechanical, hydraulic, thermal, pneumatic systems, etc.
• Project management experience is a plus.
  
  

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
• 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.