Senior Machine Design Engineer - Automotive Manufacturing

Leggettlogistics; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt Incorporated is seeking a Machine Design Engineer (Manufacturing Engineer) to join our Manufacturing Engineering team supporting the Automotive business. You will research, design, and develop equipment using electro‑mechanical products to commission production equipment.

Responsibilities include meeting production and quality objectives with effective technology and quality materials, collaborating across teams, and developing tooling for production processes.

Qualifications

• BS degree in mechanical/design/manufacturing or related engineering field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience using 2D and 3D CAD; SolidWorks preferred.
• Ability to read, understand and create engineering drawings; GD&T knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design machines and machine elements.
• Manage project schedules and budgets.
• Develop and release manufacturing documents for machine and product builds.
• Support and deliver new manufacturing technologies to improve competitiveness.
• Ensure ECR and MCR are followed and implemented as planned.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Kinematics & mechanisms

Leadership ability

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Design/Manufacturing/Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD drafting software

MS Office

PLC programming

Job description

Leggett & Platt Incorporated is seeking a Machine Design Engineer (Manufacturing Engineer) to join our Manufacturing Engineering team supporting the Automotive business. You will research, design, and develop equipment using electro‑mechanical products to commission production equipment.

Responsibilities include meeting production and quality objectives with effective technology and quality materials, collaborating across teams, and developing tooling for production processes.