Manufacturing Engineer » Date:Feb 12, 2025 Location: Leitchfield, KY, US Company: Leggett & Platt We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Manufacturing Engineer within our Quality Assurance Engineering team to help support our Home Furniture business. Our Home Furniture 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 do not make furniture. We make furniture more comfortable. 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 a Manufacturing Engineer, you will have the opportunity to analyze and troubleshoot facility layout and operational data to improve work efficiency. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by enhancing manufacturing efficiency and optimizing processes. The team you will be working with is collaborative and values diversity of thought and the challenging work environment. So, what will you be doing as a Manufacturing Engineer? • Assist in constructing samples for customer evaluation and approval • Coordinate engineering project activities with manufacturing, tooling, and testing to ensure timely completion • Analyze workforce utilization, facility layout, and operational data to optimize worker and equipment efficiency • Recommend methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing material waste by restructuring job duties, reorganizing workflow, relocating workstations and equipment, and purchasing new equipment • Evaluate and implement feasible cost reduction ideas • Provide technical assistance to manufacturing, sales, and marketing teams • Establish work measurement programs and develop labor utilization standards • Monitor product pilot production runs to ensure products are produced and function as planned To be successful in this role, you’ll need: • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering • 3 years' experience in an Engineering or Research & Development environment • Proficiency in Windows operating environment, including email and Microsoft Office software • Basic statistical knowledge and ability to apply statistics to process improvement projects • Proven leadership and program management skills • Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise influence without authority • Knowledge of ISO 9001 or an associated quality-based system • Strong decision-making and time management skills • Ability to read and understand various measuring devices (e.g., tape measure, micrometer) • Proficiency in CAD software, preferably Solid Works • Ability to perform root-cause analysis and problem-solving Things we consider a plus: • Experience with LPCS and other systems used in manufacturing • Experience in ergonomic assessments and environmental compliance • Bilingual skills (English and Spanish) 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/Affirmative Action/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:Elizabethtown Job Segment: Manufacturing Engineer, R&D Engineer, CAD, Drafting, Industrial, Engineering, Manufacturing »