Innovation Engineer

We, at Leggett & Platt Incorporated, are searching for an Innovation 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 Innovation Engineer you will have the opportunity to drive innovation activities and projects according to the innovation process from idea to patent / proof of concept. The team you will be working with is collaborative and innovative.

Major Actions and Support Actions

1. Adhere to company vision/mission, values, and safety vision

2. Lead innovations focused on new and next generation products to expand current portfolio until POC (proof of concept) and *** phase support to CPD.

3. Establish, maintain and develop regular contact with internal and external partners, suppliers, innovative companies and research institutes on all relevant topics in accordance with LPA strategy and product roadmaps.

4. Scout and assess new technologies relevant to LPA strategy and product roadmaps.

5. Establish and maintain adequate records of technical information, process methods / standards, design and program information, and records to support/procure reliable patent actions.

6. Ensure all innovations are reviewed for best practice from a design to cost , design to manufacture and design to requirement perspective to ensure competitiveness.

7. Ensures all needed compliance and audit deliverables are met.

8. Proactively participate in ideation workshops and submit ideas to the ideation list / portal

Experience:

1. 2-4 years of experience in advanced development or technology scouting

2. Experienced with product development

3. Proven history of idea generation and implementation

4. Ability to work with cross-functional teams

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. If you require assistance completing an application, please contact our team at [email protected]

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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