Application Engineer

Leggett & Platt•Wilmington, NC

13d

About The Position

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are seeking an Application Engineer who can bridge the gap between the Product Engineering, Sales, Sourcing, and Production teams across Leggett & Platt Hydraulics (LPH) to help develop, improve, and grow our business. LPH has built a reputation as a world-class hydraulic cylinder manufacturer through our superior quality control and innovation. LPH is a leading supplier of hydraulic cylinders for material handling, construction, agriculture, transportation markets, and heavy construction. If you join our team, your work will ensure customers across the world have high-quality products they can use to keep their businesses running. This role reports to the Application Engineering Manager. As an Application Engineer, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with OEM customers to identify design and manufacturing improvement opportunities, in addition to supporting our product development program. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by expanding our customer base and fulfilling their unique needs. The team you will be working with is laid-back but hard-working and values creative innovation and continuous improvement.

Requirements

BS in Mechanical/Design Engineering, or equivalent
3-5 Years of Experience
A strong engineering, manufacturing, and project management background
Familiarity with 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, NX, Pro-E)
Proficiency in using Microsoft Word and Excel as communication and analysis tools.
Willing to travel to support engineering projects
Self-motivated
Creative thinkers with excellent problem-solving skills.
Be able to work well in a team environment
Ability to multi-task – effectively manage and prioritize simultaneous demands
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Occasional travel

Nice To Haves

Experience with Hydraulic Cylinders
Experience in mechanical design or similar role(s)

Responsibilities

Analyze specific customer requirements and site conditions, offering tailored technical solutions or suitable product configurations.
Review specific customer inquiries and analyze the material, labor, burden costs, and potential capital investment needs. This analysis will require an in-depth technical understanding of product design structure, function, manufacturing processes, and the capabilities of each site.
Perform a detailed cost analysis for new (or existing) product inquiries. This will be critical for the sales team to determine which business opportunities to pursue, and the level of investment required.
Translate user feedback and field issues into actionable insights for the core product engineering, helping to drive future product redesigns.
Interface with the customer to understand their technical needs versus the company's ability to meet such requirements.
Maintain costing for structured configurable cylinders with sensor applications.
Evaluate and identify “Value Analysis / Value Engineering” opportunities globally while closely coordinating with the engineering team, customers, vendors, etc.
Support the engineering team with ERP parts generation, maintenance, and cost aggregation for new and revised product lines.
Support activities through design, test, validation, and production readiness stages.
Research and generate new product ideas and improved designs.
Participate in Design Reviews and Design FMEA for new development and improved products.
Ensure compliance with the industry’s safety standards.
Collaborate cross-functionally to support other groups, including Industrial Engineering, Quality Assurance, Procurement, Customer Support, and account managers.
Cover other role-relevant activities if the need arises.