Senior Quality Engineer

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:

$85,000 - $100,000

Job Summary

Position Summary:

The Senior Quality Engineer will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, to resolve key manufacturing issues such as, CAPA, non- conformances, scrap, customer complaints and compliance issues, using Lean Sigma tools.  The SQE will drive longer-term improvements, always ensuring quality assurance, and compliance with the Company's safety and regulatory procedures. 

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lean Sigma Green Belt (required), Black Belt preferred. 
• Lead and develop a team to provide Quality support to the Process Engineering, Safety and Production. 
• Identify and implement tools such as PFMEA, Ishikawa diagrams, SPC, 8D and 5 Whys.   
• Apply process controls to monitor process conditions and react to problems. 
• Develop and drive plant quality KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) 
• Manage projects, efforts, and changes of moderate complexity and scope including but is not limited to, process performance qualifications. 
• Communicate quality standards and requirements within the organization and Supports day-to day manufacturing activities. 
• Collaborate with engineering and production functions to ensure quality standards are in place. 
• Participate in continuous improvement activities that directly impact performance measures. 
• Overlook and participate in the change approval process for risk assessment, verification, and validation. 
• Produce, track and trend quality metrics, generate and submit timely reports . 
•  Perform other related duties as assigned. 
  
  

Required Skills, Education, Experience

• BS degree in preferably in Engineering, Quality, or related field – required. 
• Lean Sigma Green Belt Required, Black Belt Preferred.  
• 4 years of Quality Assurance /Engineering experience  
•  in a factory manufacturing environment utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and/or Total Quality Management principles. 
• Supervisory and/or leadership experience a plus 
• Proficient in SPC tools (Minitab) and techniques. Demonstrated ability to facilitate SPC reviews, analysis data and formulate action plans.  
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50 pounds
  
  

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.

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