Manufacturing Engineer

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Manufacturing Engineer within our Engineering team to help support our 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! In fact, in 2019, we were named as one of GM's Supplier of the Year recipients. Our automotive products fall into four primary groups: Seating and Lumbar support, Wireless Charging, Motors and Actuators, and Mechanical Cables. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

 

As Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for the implementation of the product design in manufacturing in the most efficient way. Not only new processes but also existing processes are continuously reviewed, and improvement measures are implemented in close cooperation with adjacent areas. Manufacturing Engineers are a standard member of core teams, bring in their knowledge and expertise in early stages of development and design to meet our customer's needs.

So, what will you be doing as a Manufacturing Engineer?

• Ensure continuous improvement of current processes to meet manufacturing target and exceed them.
• Responsible for the development of the MBOM, BOP and the creation of the needed routings in the relevant systems (TC, D365.).
• Responsible for the development and the release of all manufacturing documents (PFMEA, Process Flow charts, Work Instructions, Control plans, Feasibility studies.).
• Responsible for the development & installation of the needed manufacturing and packaging equipment and packaging proposal (Expendable and returnable) to meet project goals. (process specialization - acoustic, laser welding, assembly, Robotics, Vision system, tooling...).
• Responsible to support and deliver new manufacturing technologies to improve competitiveness and project profitability.
• Ensure ECR & MCR are followed up and implemented as projected.
• Leading a Safety-first approach maintaining a zero-accident culture. Ensures and monitors work, accident prevention and safe working environment across the business.
• Fulfill assigned primary, secondary and or tertiary deputy/back-up roles as assigned and required on occasion by the business.

 

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or similar technical studies.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position in the manufacturing area
• Experience in product development is an asset.
• Automotive experience
• Experience in project management
• Knowledge in process design and layout creation
• Working knowledge of LEAN manufacturing methods
• Knowledge in time measurement methods
• Working knowledge of FMEA, MSA, SPC and other quality management tools
• Commercial understanding
• Knowledge of relevant norms
• Process-oriented way of working
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Very good communication skills with all levels

Reasons You’ll Love It Here

Our benefits may vary slightly from one location to the next, but what you will find, is that we offer: medical, dental, and vision insurance; as well as paid vacation, paid personal time, and various opportunities to give back to your local community.  One convenient fact about our medical plan, is that we offer tele-visits, so you don’t have to leave the comfort of your home when you are feeling under the weather!  We also strongly encourage and provide opportunities for learning and professional development.  Our Learning & Development team has put together in-house training on subjects like front-line supervisor essentials, how to manage conflict in the workplace, and many others.

 

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 Commitment to You

We’re proud of the fact that we are strongly rooted in being an inclusive, people-focused organization.  Our company culture reflects values like integrity, ownership, and authenticity. We take these to heart, and if you do as well, you’ll fit right in.

 

Leggett & Platt is committed to making a reasonable accommodation to the known of physical or mental limitations of an otherwise quali