Product Design Documentation Specialist

Product Design Documentation Specialist

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Date:May 7, 2026

Location: Carthage, MO, US

Company: Leggett & Platt

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Product Design Documentation Specialist to help support our Bedding business. Our Bedding business brings an intense focus on the customer, innovation, world-class manufacturing capabilities, and a global footprint together to create full package solutions for the industry. We need the best people on our team to support our strategy, and your work will ensure people around the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

The Product Design Documentation Specialist supports Bedding Product Design Engineers by creating and maintaining accurate CAD models, drawings, and technical documentation for mattresses, foundations, and related sleep‑system components. This role ensures product documentation accurately reflects design intent and is suitable for prototyping, testing, supplier communication, and production release .

So, what will you be doing as a Product Design Documentation Specialist?

• Create, revise, and maintain 2D drawings, 3D CAD models, assemblies, and BOMs using SolidWorks or equivalent CAD tools.

• Translate engineering concepts, specifications, and construction methods into clear, manufacturable documentation.

• Support design changes by updating documentation and maintaining proper revision control.

• Collaborate closely with Product Design Engineers throughout the product development lifecycle.

• Maintain accurate records within CAD systems.

• Support prototype builds and resolves documentation issues identified during development.

• Utilize Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, for data tracking and documentation support.

Role Level Alignment

Specialist I

• Entry to intermediate level role supporting design documentation under engineering guidance.

• Focused on drawing creation, revisions, and documentation accuracy.

• Developing familiarity with bedding materials, constructions, and internal standards.

Specialist II

• Advanced contributor with strong independence and ownership of product documentation.

• Supports complex assemblies, multiple product lines, or major product refreshes.

• Acts as a documentation resource for engineers and cross‑functional partners.

• May contribute to drafting standards, templates, or process improvements.

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

• Associate degree or Technical School education in CADD, Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field.

• Proficiency inSolidWorksor equivalent CAD software.

• Experience interpreting product specifications and creating technical documentation.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Proficiency inMicrosoft Office, particularlyExcel.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Things we consider a plus:

• Experience inbedding, furniture, upholstery, or consumer productsmanufacturing or development.

• Familiarity with bedding materials (foams, fabrics, spring systems, wire forms, wood or metal frames).

• Experience with formal document control practices

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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