Machine Design Engineer

Leggett Dynamics; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt Incorporated seeks a Machine Design Engineer (Manufacturing Engineer) to support our Automotive business. You will research, design, and develop equipment using electro‑mechanical products to develop and commission production equipment.

You will collaborate to implement tools for production processes and ensure production and quality objectives are met with effective technology and quality materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in mechanical, design, manufacturing or electrical engineering, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in engineering roles.
• Strong math skills (algebra, trig, analytic geometry).
• Experience with 2D/3D CAD drafting software; SolidWorks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design machines and machine elements.
• Manage work project schedules and budgets.
• Conform with environmental policies and procedures.

Skills

Mechanical design

2D/3D CAD

PLC programming

Hydraulic & pneumatic design

Engineering drawings

Project management

Quality systems

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Relevant work experience

Tools

SolidWorks

PLC programming software

Job description

We, at Leggett & Platt Incorporated, are searching for a Machine Design Engineer (Manufacturing Engineer) within our Manufacturing Engineering team to help support our Automotive business. We are the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of seating support and comfort systems for transportation manufacturers.

As a Machine Design Engineer (Manufacturing Engineer), you will perform engineering work related to researching, designing, and developing equipment using electro‑mechanical products and tools to develop and commission production equipment. You will collaborate with others to implement tools for production processes and ensure production and quality objectives are met using effective technology techniques and quality materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical, design, manufacturing or electrical engineering, technical related degree or relevant work experience
• At least 3 years of experience
• Math skills including algebra, trigonometry and analytical geometry
• Experience using 2D and 3D solid modeling CAD drafting software. SolidWorks preferred.
• Professional quality written, oral communication and technical writing skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work schedules, and accounting budgets
• Understanding of business quality systems and procedures
• Ability to supervise and direct others
• Maintain a high degree of accuracy in all aspects of work
• Working knowledge of design and application for design of machine elements
• Working knowledge of problem‑solving techniques for stress analysis
• Pneumatic and hydraulic power systems design application
• Understanding of kinematics and mechanism concepts and design
• Ability to read, understand, and create engineering drawings
• Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerance
• Electrical control system design and application
• PLC application and programming skills
• Servo/stepper motor application design and programming
• Working knowledge of robotic applications
• Working knowledge of PCs and MS Office application software
• Working knowledge of machine shop practices
• Ability to operate basic machining equipment given instruction

Responsibilities

• Design machines and machine elements
• Manage work project schedules and project budget
• Perform other duties as requested or as deemed appropriate
• Conform with the environmental policy and procedures and with the requirements of the environmental management system
• Responsible for the development and release of all manufacturing documents related to machine and product builds
• Support and deliver new manufacturing technologies to improve competitiveness and project profitability
• Ensure Engineering Change Requests (ECR) & Manufacturing Change Requests (MCR) are followed up and implemented as projected

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer