Advanced Projects Engineer » Date:Apr 8, 2025 Location: Carthage, MO, US Company: Leggett & Platt We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for an Advanced Projects Engineer 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. As an Advanced Projects Engineer, you will have the opportunity to execute key stages of the product design process following established engineering best practices. We are looking for creative problem-solvers passionate about developing next-generation products. You'll work in a fast-paced environment using the latest tools and methods. If you have experience with the full product development lifecycle, this is a great opportunity to grow your skills and career. So, what will you be doing as an Advanced Projects Engineer? + Responsible for taking products from strategic concepts to market launch. + Proactively seek new-to-industry materials and technologies with a focus towards sustainability, customer satisfaction, and providing a competitive advantage. + Independently explore, evaluate, and recommend materials, processes, and technologies for specific project applications. + Balance technical constraints and strategic goals to deliver innovative solutions. + Assess ROI metrics of potential products to inform and guide future product strategy. + Effectively manage development projects to meet both design and timeline requirements. + Prepare new developments for seamless handoff to Product Engineers. + Identify and keep abreast of industry trends, novel concepts, and markets. + Seek platform-applicable product technologies. + Design Proof of Concept (POC) and prototypes to validate bedding related product designs. + Designing and interpreting a regression analysis study with the ability to translate it into the design process is key + Assist legal counsel with the patent process while keeping current with bedding related intellectual property. + Provide input and development of new testing procedures that capture relevant real world product packaging, product handling and end consumer finished goods uses. + Gain a thorough understanding of current and past L&P product lines to help assist benchmarking of competitive product + Act as mentor to Junior Engineer position. + Provide world class customer service for both internal and external customers. + Fully support a safe working environment. + Moderate travel to include international locations To be successful in this role, you’ll need: + Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Science, Materials or related. Study concentration in design highly desirable. + 2-3 years of design experience in a component or product development environment + Experience designing consumer products preferred + Passion for researching and implementing new technologies. + Diverse communication skill set to allow for effective interaction with a wide range of L&P stakeholders. + Expert knowledge of MS Excel and SolidWorks. FEA knowledge beneficial. + Demonstrable product design and development experience. + Experience creating and interpreting product specifications and technical reports. + Proven track record of providing creative solutions and effective project management. + Designing and interpreting a regression analysis study with the ability to translate it into the design process is key + Experience applying technologies to create products or subsystems as part of larger product design + Experience with CAD tools; 3D modeling and FEA experience preferred + Working knowledge of manufacturing processes 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. Equal Employment Opportunity/Veteran/Disability Employer For more information about how we handle your personal data in connection with our recruiting processes, please refer to the Recruiting Privacy Notice on the “Privacy Notice” tab located at http://privacy.leggett.com Nearest Major Market:Joplin Job Segment: Manufacturing Engineer, Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, CAD, Drafting, Engineering »