Mechanical Engineer

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Date:Aug 26, 2024

Location: Carthage, MO, US

Company: Leggett & Platt

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Mechanical Engineer within our Engineering team to help support our Adjustable Bed business. Did you know we have been revolutionizing the sleep industry since 1883? That’s right! In fact, we hold the original patent on a spiral steel coil bed spring, filed way back in 1885. Since then, we have been an industry leader in guaranteeing you get the best sleep possible. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

As a Mechanical Engineer you will have the opportunity to design, plan, organize, integrate, and complete engineering projects. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by having direct input on design and development and product improvements through VA/VE efforts. The team you will be working with is close knit and collaborative, and values innovative and creative thinking.

So, what will you be doing as a Mechanical Engineer?

• Drive Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) design improvements for our current product lineup

• Collaborate with Sourcing, Programs, Operations, and Warranty teams on various projects

• Design adjustable bed base assemblies and components, create engineering models, and perform FEA analysis

• Lead product design improvements and cost reduction initiatives

• Develop prototype models, production drawings, and tradeshow sample designs

• Conduct product testing and oversee prototype processes

• Assist in project implementation, working closely with Project and Engineering Managers

• Participate in DFMEA processes and ensure compliance with customer requirements

• Manage project schedules to meet deadlines

• Review and evaluate product drawings, design changes, and specifications

• Consult with senior engineers on new product designs, addressing manufacturing and warranty concerns

• Coordinate with sourcing project managers to ensure product availability and cost-effectiveness

• Contribute to a collaborative team environment, supporting other engineers' designs

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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

• 2‐5 years of experience preferred

• Proficiency in MS Office tools

• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling, particularly SolidWorks, and experience with Product Data Management (PDM) systems.

  Things we consider a plus:

• Innovation: Demonstrate original thinking and creativity; present ideas in compelling ways that capture attention.

• Product Design: Create consumer-focused designs with a portfolio of successful examples.

• Resourcefulness: Overcome challenges creatively and produce exceptional results.

• Visual Communication: Translate concepts and information into clear visual representations.

• Teamwork: Balance individual contributions with team goals; provide and accept constructive feedback; support collective success.

• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with Design of Experiments (DOE) and Design for Six Sigma methodologies.

  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

  Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

• 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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