Advanced Development Engineer

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for an Advanced Development Engineer within our Engineering team to help support our Automotive business.  Did you know we are the world's leading designer and manufacturer of seating support and comfort systems for transportation manufacturers, as well as tier one and two suppliers within the automotive industry?  That's right  Our automotive products fall into four primary groups:  Seating and Lumbar support, Motors, Actuators and Massage Systems.  If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

As an Advanced Development Engineer, you will have the opportunity to research mobility industry trends and develop best design solutions with your team. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by leading innovation and developing new product designs that speak to the customer. The team you will be working with is collaborative, and values positive challenging environment.

As a Advanced Development Engineer, you will:

• Lead the innovation and new business development efforts to design, prototype, and validate new product design solutions in support of customer and internal core team timing requirements.
• Establish, maintain, and develop regular contact with internal and external customers, suppliers, innovative companies, and research institutes on all relevant topics in accordance with LPA strategy and product roadmaps.
• Scout and assess new technologies relevant to LPA strategy and product roadmaps.
• Establish and maintain adequate records of technical information, process methods / standards, design and program information, and records to support/procure reliable patent actions.
• Ensure all innovations are reviewed for best practice from a design for assembly and design for ergonomics perspective to ensure competitiveness.
• Global coordination of all patent activities for LPA (estimated 30 % of the time)
• Main contact for all patent-related topics within engineering
• Review and improvement of patent strategy

To be successful, you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in mechatronics, mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years' experience in relevant field
• Experienced in global patent processes
• Experienced with product development in the automotive industry or start-ups
• Proven history of idea generation and implementation
• Creative and open-minded, out-of-the-box thinking
• Hands-on mentality, self-motivated
• Sound engineering calculations and analysis skills
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Good problem solving and business development skills
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams in an international environment

What to Do Next

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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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