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Engineer (mechanical or structural)

Leggett & Platt


Job Location:

Sterling, MA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 64000 - 86000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Sterling Steel Companyproduces over 500000 tons of wire rod annually. Customers have various uses for this rod including Leggett & Platt making bed springs which they invented.

Leggett & Platt purchased a portion of Northwestern Steel and Wire and reopening it as Sterling Steel Company in 2002. Leggett is not only the owner of SSC they are also one of the largest customers.

It is the mission of Sterling Steel Company to be theSafest and Lowest Cost provider of Quality Steel.

We are committed to conform to all established requirements and expectations of our customersandto a philosophy of Continuous Quality Improvement.

Meeting these goals requires teamwork dedication and ongoing training from all our 275 employees.

Leggett & Platts overall mission is a commitment to enhance lives by delivering quality products offering empowering and rewarding careers and doing our part in bringing about a better future.

Leggett & Platts inventive heritage and leadership in the residential products industry span more than 130 years. AsThe Components People we are the leading supplier of a wide range of products and components for all areas of life including mattress springs and carpet cushion as well as bedding machinery and erosion-control products.

From aerospace tubing and fabricated assemblies to flooring underlayment and carpet cushion Leggett & Platt has divisions that design manufacture and sell a variety of products. Our reliable product development and launch capability coupled with our global footprint make us a trusted partner for customers in the aerospace hydraulic cylinders flooring textile and geo components industries.

Learn more about the history of Leggett: world leader in bedding technology.

Leggett & Platt has been the driving force in bedding components technology since inventing the bedspring in 1885. Now we own more mattress industry patents than anyone in the world.

Springs foam adjustable beds machinery our Bedding businesses design produce and supply innovative sleep solutions that help you rest comfortably.

Learn more about Bedding Components:L&P Bedding Group

Overview:

Contribute to Sterling Steel safely producing high quality products at the lowest cost by

Providing Engineering support to various projects in the Melt Shop & Rod Mill and all other areas of Sterling Steel .

Responsibilities & Duties:

  • Read and interpret blueprints technical drawings schematics and computer-generated reports.
  • Confer with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures resolve malfunctions and provide technical information.
  • Research design evaluate install operate and maintain mechanical products equipment systems and processes to meet requirements applying engineering principles.
  • Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using drafting tools or computer-assisted design/drafting equipment and software.
  • Oversee installation operation maintenance and repair to ensure that equipment is installed and functioning according to specifications.
  • Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
  • Estimate costs and submit bids for engineering construction or extraction projects and prepare contract documents.

  • Report to work as scheduled
  • Follow all related SJPs
  • Adhere to all Policies and SSC Work Rules
  • Comply with all SSC Safety rules

  • All other duties as assigned

Experience/Education/Skill/Knowledge:

  • BS Degree Mechanical or Structural Engineering preferred
  • 5-10 yr industrial experience with mechanical equipment
  • 5 yr experience managing scope budget & schedules on construction projects.
  • Basic knowledge of the Engineering disciplines: Mechanical Electrical Automation Utilities and Civil
  • Experience in equipment & construction services contract management
  • Equipment design and troubleshooting experience
  • Ability to read/interpret mechanical electrical & hydraulic schematics & drawings
  • Ability to work with diverse groups of people with varying communication styles
  • Strong organizational & multi-task skills required ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously & successfully.
  • Able to support 24-hour mill schedule through variable shifts and/or on call.
  • Ability to independently make accurate decisions and demonstrate good judgment.
  • Knowledge of steel-making process is preferred
  • Ability to effectively read write understand and otherwise communicate in English
  • Willing and Able to learn retain and apply new information

Physical Demands:

  • Dexterity to operate office machinery
  • Ability to sit for long periods of time at desk/computer
  • Willing and able to safely enter production areas
  • Able to work in extreme temperatures (hot & cold) while wearing required PPE
  • Able to work at heights wearing fall protection when required
  • Work in dusty greasy dirty mill outside and climate-controlled office environments
  • Mobility to move to any area of assigned location (Rod Mill and/or Melt Shop)
  • Strength and stamina to walk long distances and remain on feet for majority of workday
  • Walk up & down stairs & climb ladders safely
  • Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
  • Communicate effectively in English verbally & in writing
  • Above average computer skills including dexterity to type on keyboard
  • Dexterity to operate necessary tools/machinery

Tool/Machines/Equipment Used:

  • Computer
  • Phone
  • Project specific tools and measuring devices
  • UTV

Base Salary Range:
$64000 - $86000

Sterling Steel employees receive a base salary plus production-based incentive pay.

This is a good-faith estimate of the salary range of this position. Specific wages are offered based on the employees experience and education.

Benefits:

Leggett & Platt offers excellent benefits including medical dental vison life disability injury and critical illness insurance for employees and eligible dependents 401(k) with company match stock purchase tuition reimbursement paid time off vacation

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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 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

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

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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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