Sr. Product Development Engineer - Grand Rapids - Leggett & Platt

    Leggett & Platt
    Leggett & Platt Grand Rapids

    1 week ago

    Description

    Leggett & Platt, Inc., North America's leading independent manufacturer of office furniture components and mechanisms, is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer to join our Engineering team supporting the Work Furniture business. Our division specializes in high-quality contract furniture products, including chair mechanisms, bases, arms, seats, backs, and private label finished seating. Work Furniture brings diverse world-class manufacturing capabilities together in the production and assembly of high-quality contract furniture products.
    As a Senior Product Development Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation, leading complex development projects, and mentoring junior engineers. You'll bring deep technical expertise and strategic thinking to accelerate speed-to-market and support revenue growth through trendsetting product launches. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines and influence the future of the L&P Work Furniture business unit.
    So, what will you be doing as a Senior Product Development Engineer?

    • Lead the design and development of new products and enhancements to meet technical, safety, and customer specifications.
    • Oversee product development lifecycle using SolidWorks and other CAD tools from concept through validation and launch.
    • Guide prototyping and testing efforts, ensuring robust performance and manufacturability.
    • Research and integrate new technologies, equipment, and processes to enhance performance and sustainability.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, manufacturing, sales, and external suppliers.
    • Solve complex engineering challenges with creativity, precision, and a focus on continuous improvement.
    • 10% domestic and international travel required.
    To be successful in this role, you'll need:
    • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
    • 7+ years of design experience, preferably in furniture, consumer products, or mechanical systems
    • Advanced proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks preferred), drawing creation, and FEA
    • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability (DFM)
    • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results in a face-paced environment.
    Things we consider a plus:
    • Experience designing consumer or ergonomic products
    • Demonstrated innovation and a passion for continuous learning
    • Strong analytical problem-solving skills
    • Ability to prioritize tasks and communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
    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
    • 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/Veterans/Disability Employer

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