Product Development Engineer

Product Development Engineer

Date : Nov 3, 2025

Location : Carthage, MO, US

Company : Leggett & Platt

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Product Development Engineer to help support our Bedding business. Our Bedding business brings an intense focus on the customer, innovation, world-class manufacturing capabilities, and a global footprint together to create full package solutions for the industry. We need the best people on our team to support our strategy, and your work will ensure people around the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

As a Product Development Engineer, you will have the opportunity to execute key stages of the product design process following established engineering best practices. We are looking for creative problem-solvers passionate about developing next-generation products. You'll work in a fast-paced environment using the latest tools and methods. If you have experience with the full product development lifecycle, this is a great opportunity to grow your skills and career.

So, what will you be doing as a Product Development Engineer?

Responsible for taking products from strategic concepts to market launch.

Effectively manage development projects to meet both design and timeline requirements.

Fully support manufacturing operations by preparing new products for a seamless handoff.

Work closely with sales and product management to convert market demands and concepts into production-ready products.

Proactively seek new materials, methods, and technologies with a focus toward products that provide distinct competitive advantage.

Design Proof of Concept (POC) and assist in the construction of prototypes.

Complete Design of Experiments (DOE). Compare and report product performance, cost, and development timelines.

Provide input for the development of new testing procedures.

Keep current knowledge of L&P product lines.

Provide world class customer service for both internal and external customers.

Provide management and executives with regular project updates.

Fully support a safe working environment.

Use project definitions to deliver solutions that achieve critical success factors through cross-functional collaboration

Release design documentation to clearly communicate product and component requirements

Support hands-on prototyping to bring concepts to life

Drive validation testing to ensure designs meet requirements

Research and investigate cutting-edge technologies to pursue innovative products, processes, and solutions

Working onsite in Carthage, MO

Moderate travel to include international locations

To be successful in this role, you’ll need :

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Science, Materials or related. And / Or the equivalent experience in place of degree will be considered.

Experience designing consumer products preferred

Experience applying technologies to create products or subsystems as part of larger product design

Experience with CAD tools; 3D modeling and FEA experience beneficial

Working knowledge of manufacturing processes

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 Work…Together 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.

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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