Leggett & Platt, Incorporated-posted 3 months ago
Mid Level
Grand Rapids, MI
5,001-10,000 employees
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing

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.

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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