Mechanical Design Engineer

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Mechanical Design Engineer within our engineering team to help support our bedding   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 Design Engineer you will have the opportunity to be responsible for collaborative design, testing, and troubleshooting new components. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by supporting the engineering team in the design, build, and testing of prototypes. The team you will be working with is collaborative and innovative, and values challenging work and diversity of thought. 

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

• Design mechanical systems and build prototypes to prove concepts
• Knowledgeable in designing coordinated motion systems
• Perform engineering calculations
• Knowledgeable in FE modeling
• Create and revise detailed drawings and bill of materials
• Ensure component introduction and change management activities are effectively completed and communicated
• Prepare test procedures and protocols for technicians
• Document test results and generate high level summary reports
• Work with others outside of engineering (i.e. manufacturing, purchasing, vendors, etc.)
• Review product design for compliance with safety standards
• Knowledgeable in MS Office (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Knowledgeable in 3D modeling (i.e. SolidWorks)

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

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
• Experience and/or schooling in many of the listed responsibilities
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally, and communicate and interact effectively with customers and suppliers

Things we consider a plus:

• Hands on experience in troubleshooting electro-mechanical systems, test engineering
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical departments
• Self-motivated, organized, attentive to detail

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.

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