Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Manufacturing Engineering Technician u00bb Date:Nov 26, 2025 Location: Grand Rapids, MI, US Company: Leggett & Platt We make life more comfortable. Leggett & Plattu2019s overall mission is a commitment to enhance lives u2013 by delivering quality products, offering empowering and rewarding careers, and doing our part in bringing about a better future. Leggett & Plattu2019s 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: Summary: Position will be responsible to collect and provide inspection data/capability data to help analyze and solve quality issues. Position will work with Manufacturing Engineers to make changes and improvements to product designs, standard work instructions, engineering standards and specifications, and manufacturing processes. Other responsibilities include conducting pre and post runs on new sample jobs, training operators, conducting audits and analyzing quality data including costs, issuing Quality Alerts and applying fundamental statistical methods for process control. Occasional customer/site visits may be necessary. Essential Duties: + 5.1 Conduct floor inspections based on resolving process problems, customer issues and audit findings. + 5.2 Work on assigned Quality Improvement Projects. This could include: participating on project teams with customers, plant leadership and hourly employees to solve problems. Also includes participation on Continuous Improvement teams for 6S and PDCA projects. + 5.3 Work on assigned Customer Complaints and resolve in a reasonable amount of time. This would include such tasks as: investigating issue to determine a cause, implementing a solution and effectively communicating results to manufacturing, leadership and customers when necessary. + 5.4 Work on assigned Corrective Action Requests and resolve in a reasonable amount of time. This would include such tasks as: conducting a more comprehensive investigation using formal problem solving tools to determine root cause, implementing a solution and effectively communicating results to manufacturing, leadership and customers when necessary. + 5.6 Issues engineering changes as requested from internal production modifications and cost changes. + 5.7 Issues internal engineering changes related to processes and material changes. Qualification Requirements: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job as long as undo hardships are not created by the accommodations. Education and/or experience: Associate degree from a college in Engineering discipline (Industrial, Product, Manufacturing, etc.) or an equivalent amount of experience/ training in a manufacturing environment. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and procedural manuals. Ability to present information and instructions and respond to questions, complaints, or inquiries from employees, customers and management. Mathematical Skills: + 9.1. Ability to calculate figures and other calculations and apply mathematical concepts as required. + 9.2. Ability to use computer software for projects and reports as needed. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions, and offer solutions. Physical Demands: + 11.1. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Accommodations will be made if necessary and without creating undo hardships for the company. + 11.2. The employee will be on the shop floor on a regular basis and may need to occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities will require good vision and the ability to focus on diagrams, layouts, equipment, etc. What to Do Next Now that youu2019ve 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. If you require assistance completing an application, please contact our team at 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 u2013 good or bad. + Do Great Worku2026Together 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 We're 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, weu2019d love the opportunity to consider you. 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 u201cPrivacy Noticeu201d tab located at IMPORTANT NOTICE TO APPLICANTS Regarding Equal Employment / Equal Access Leggett & Platt, Incorporated, and all its Canadian affiliates value the diversity of skills, knowledge, and perspectives our employees bring to our workplace. We believe the presence in our workforce of individuals with characteristics protected under local human rights legislation, including but not limited to females, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, persons from all faiths and national origins and of all colors reward us with greater talent, new ideas and unique perspectives. It is therefore our policy to recruit, hire, promote, transfer, administer benefits and handle all other conditions of employment in a non-discriminatory manner without discrimination regarding any protected status under local human rights legislation. Our Chief Executive Officer has requested that all of our employees make equal opportunity a priority. We are committed to workplace accessibility and accommodation of persons with disabilities. Should you have any need for accommodation at any stage of the hiring or recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to provide appropriate accommodation or address any accessibility-related needs. This information will be handled as confidentially as practical. You are welcome to contact a member of our Corporate Employee Relations staff at 417-358-8131 if you need assistance to apply, wish to discuss an accommodation, or have questions about this notice. Nearest Major Market:Grand Rapids Job Segment: Maintenance, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Engineer, Industrial, Manufacturing, Engineering u00bb

Created: 2025-12-05