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Innovation Engineer

Leggett & Platt


Job Location:

Shanghai - China

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 August 2026 (7 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We at Leggett & Platt Incorporated are searching for an Innovation Engineer within our Engineeringteam to help support our Automotivebusiness. Did you know we are the worlds 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 Thats right! Our automotive products fall into four primary groups: Seating and Lumbar support Motors Actuators and Massage Systems. If you join our team your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

As an Innovation Engineer you will have the opportunity to driving innovation activities and projects according to the innovation process from idea to patent / proof of concept.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Adhere to company vision/mission values and safety vision

2. Lead innovations focused on new and next generation products to expand current portfolio until POC (proof of concept) and first phase support to CPD.

maintain and develop regular contact with internal and external partners suppliers innovative companies and research institutes on all relevant topics in accordance with LPA strategy and product roadmaps.

and assess new technologies relevant to LPA strategy and product roadmaps.

and maintain adequate records of technical information process methods / standards design and program information and records to support/procure reliable patent actions

all innovations are reviewed for best practice from a design to cost design to manufacture and design to requirment perspective to ensure competitiveness

all needed compliance and audit deliverables are met

8. Proactively participate in ideation workshops and submit ideas to the ideation list / portal

Experience:

1.2-4 years of experience in advanced development or technology scouting

2. Experienced with product development

history of idea generation and implemen

What to Do Next

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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 WorkTogether 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

Were 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 wed love the opportunity to consider you.

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Required Experience:

IC


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Leggett & Platt® enhance people’s lives worldwide by designing and manufacturing innovative, distinctive products and components for use in bedding, furniture, seating, homes, offices, and automobiles.

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