We make life more comfortable.

 

Leggett & Platt’s overall mission is a commitment to enhance lives – by delivering quality products, offering empowering and rewarding careers, and doing our part in bringing about a better future.

 

Leggett & Platt’s inventive heritage and leadership in the residential products industry span more than 130 years. As The Components People, we are the leading supplier of a wide range of products and components for all areas of life, including mattress springs and carpet cushion, as well as bedding machinery and erosion-control products.

 

From aerospace tubing and fabricated assemblies to flooring underlayment and carpet cushion, Leggett & Platt has divisions that design, manufacture, and sell a variety of products. Our reliable product development and launch capability, coupled with our global footprint, make us a trusted partner for customers in the aerospace, hydraulic cylinders, flooring, textile, and geo components industries.

 

Learn more about the history of Leggett: https://leggett.com/history

 

Bedding

 

The world leader in bedding technology.

 

Leggett & Platt has been the driving force in bedding components technology since inventing the bedspring in 1885. Now, we own more mattress industry patents than anyone in the world.

 

Springs, foam, adjustable beds, machinery – our Bedding businesses design, produce, and supply innovative sleep solutions that help you rest comfortably.

 

Learn more about Bedding Components: L&P Bedding Group

 

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Assistant Engineering Manager.

Basic Functions:  Support Unit Engineering functions and lead branch level projects/activities.

Primary Duties:

Lead operations engineering project activities at branch level through indirect (dotted line) supervision of branch engineering resources. Manage unit engineering process team (Engineering Techs / Industrial Engineering Specialist) Direct resources as need to support branch production teams when needed. Lead standardization of processes / staffing / equipment at all ABU branches. Assist in the development and implementation of standardized operational and manufacturing processes. From design validation hand off, own process development and roll out until SOP for engineering responsibilities. Oversee development of critical process documents (Process Flow / PFMEA / Work Instructions) Oversee / Develop routings for new and existing products. Hold regular touch point meetings with branch engineering teams to support and drive unit projects and directives. Oversee Electrical Test / End of Line Scanning process changes coordinating with DEV-Ops teams to ensure changes are ready for deployment to meet production launch timelines. Design and maintain all electrical test cabling documentation.  Ensure branches have all needed cabling for production and spares as needed. Understand and practice the policies and procedures for LP9000 Management System, and Continuous Process Improvement (CPI). Design any needed jigs / fixtures / electrical components to support production.  Assist with any CI projects to ensure the Operations team meets annual savings goal. Support key customer activities as needed to ensure expectations are exceeded. Assist in development and tracking of Key Performance Indicators.  Assist with projects to correct outliers. Support unit goals and directives as assigned by upper management. Check and confirm the accuracy of the work performed and the methods used by engineering team.

 

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline 5-7 years’ experience working in manufacturing environment Experience managing direct report employees. Leadership skills needed to manage and develop a team. Project management skills to keep projects, process, and engineering team on task. Experience with Solidworks, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite.

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Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an 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.

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