Senior Innovation Engineer

We at Leggett & Platt Incorporated are searching for a Senior 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 a Senior Innovation Engineer you will have the opportunity to execute innovation activities and leads complex innovation projects. The team you will be working with is collaborative and innovative.

Key Responsibilities:

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 customers suppliers innovative companies and research institutes on all relevant topics in accordance with LPA strategy and product roadmaps

4. Stay up-to-date regarding industry regional and mega trends; assess impact on LPA. Scout and assess new technologies relevant to LPA strategy and product roadmaps.

more junior engineers inside the innovation team regarding products technologies and processes

6. Establish and maintain adequate records of technical information processes standards design and program details; ensure protection of intellectual property and freedom to act

all innovations are reviewed for best practice from a design to cost design to manufacture and design to requirment perspective to ensure competitiveness. Ensure all needed compliance and audit deliverables are met.

8. Planning and moderation of ideation workshops using appropriate mehtods and support the selection process. Submit ideas to the ideation list / portal

Experience:

of 5 years of experience in advanced develoment or technology scouting

to coach people; first experience in a leadership role is a plus

with product development

history of idea generation implementation

to work with cross-functional teams

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITY:

and open-minded out-of-the-box thinking

communication and presentation skills

calculations and analyses

problem solving and business development skills

of team members

What to Do Next

Now that youve 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 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 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 processes and practices promote equal opportunity for all. Join us!

We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply. Wed love the opportunity to consider you.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer

For more information about how we handle your personal data in connection with our recruiting processes please refer to the Recruiting Privacy Notice on the Privacy Notice tab located at