Product Development Engineer

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Product Development Engineer within our Engineering team to help support our Work Furniture business. Leggett & Platt is North America’s leading independent manufacturer of office furniture components and mechanism. Our Work Furniture business produces task and finished components, as well as select lines of private label finished seating. From surface-critical bent tube assemblies and molded plywood components to chair mechanisms, bases, arms, seats, and backs, Work Furniture brings diverse world-class manufacturing capabilities together in the production and assembly of high-quality contract furniture products.

As a Product Development Engineer, you will be responsible for mechanical design, product improvements, and documentation as well as providing technical expertise and product knowledge using a variety of engineering disciplines. You will work collaboratively with other members of the engineering team along with both internal and external customers to ensure that projects are completed in a timely manner. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by accelerating speed-to-market and driving revenue growth through trendsetting product launches. The team you will be working with is collaborative, inventive, and passionate about solving problems, and values diversity of thought, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

So, what will you be doing as a Product Development Engineer?

• Designing and detailing new products and modifications to meet technical, safety, and customer specifications
• Executing product development steps using SolidWorks and other CAD tools
• Supporting prototyping and validation processes
• Researching and integrating new technologies, equipment, and processes
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including R&D, manufacturing, sales, and external suppliers
• Solving complex engineering challenges with creativity and precision
• 10% domestic and international travel required

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (preferred)
• 5+ years of design experience, ideally in furniture, machine or product design
• Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks preferred), drawing creation, and FEA
• Practical experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills

Things we consider a plus:

• Experience designing consumer products
• Demonstrated innovation and a drive for continuous learning
• Analytical problem-solving skills and a sense of urgency
• Ability to prioritize tasks and clearly communicate technical concepts

What to Do Next Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

Our Values

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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