Sr. Product Development Engineer

Overview

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.

• Lead the design and development of new products and enhancements to meet technical, safety, and customer specifications.
• Oversee product development lifecycle using Solid Works 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (preferred)
• 7+ years of design experience, preferably in furniture, consumer products, or mechanical systems
• Advanced proficiency in CAD (Solid Works 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 fast-paced environment.

• 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.

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• 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.
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• 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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