Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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We, at Leggett Dynamics, are searching for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer within our Engineering team to help support our Automotivebusiness. Did you know we are the world’s 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? That’s 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.

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We are seeking a highly experienced and results-drivenSenior Manufacturing Engineerto lead the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of advanced manufacturing processes supporting automotive seating systems. This role requires a technical leader who can drive automation initiatives, mentor engineering teams, and deliver world-class manufacturing solutions that improve safety, quality, productivity, and profitability.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in automotive manufacturing environments with a strong background inautomation development and implementation, in-seat pneumatic massage systems,DC motors,solenoids,pumps, and related electromechanical products used in automotive seating and motion applications. This individual will serve as a key member of cross-functional program teams, influencing product and process design decisions from concept through launch while championing operational excellence and continuous improvement.

• Provide engineering leadership for the development, launch, and optimization of manufacturing processes across multiple product lines.
• Mentor and coach manufacturing engineers, technicians, and production teams on best practices in process design, automation, problem solving, and lean manufacturing.
• Lead cross-functional teams during new product launches, process improvements, and capital investment projects.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for manufacturing technologies related to automotive seating comfort systems and electromechanical assemblies.

• Design, develop, validate, and implement robust manufacturing processes for automotive seating components and assemblies.
• Lead process planning activities including:
  • Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM)
  • Process Flow Development
  • PFMEA
  • Control Plans
  • Work Instructions
  • Capacity Analysis
  • Cycle Time Optimization
• Develop plant layouts, workstation designs, material flow strategies, and ergonomic solutions to support efficient production operations.
• Establish process standards and manufacturing specifications to ensure repeatable, high-quality production.
• Lead the specification, design, procurement, installation, and validation of automated manufacturing equipment.
• Drive implementation of advanced automation technologies including:
  • Robotic and servo-controlled assembly systems
  • Vision systems
  • Automated testing equipment
  • Management of the Fabrication of Urethane Bladders (not including the manufacture of the Urethane material itself).
  • RF Welding andcomplex Air Bladder RF Welding
  • Automated material handling solutions
• Partner with controls engineers, machine builders, and suppliers to develop innovative manufacturing solutions.
• Support the quoting process through the development of cost assumptions for manufacturing process.
• Support Industry 4.0 initiatives through data collection, process monitoring, and manufacturing system integration.
• Provide manufacturing expertise for products incorporating:
  • Pneumaticin-seatMassage Systemsincluding urethane bladder assemblies,pumps, solenoids, and ECUs
  • Lumbar Systems including urethane bladder assemblies,pumps and solenoid valves
  • DC motors
  • Electromechanical Actuators
  • Automotive comfort and Seating system assembly
• Collaborate with product engineering teams to ensure product designs are optimized for manufacturability, quality, reliability, and cost.

• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Drive improvements in:
  • OEE
  • Labor productivity
  • Scrap reduction
  • Cycle time reduction
  • Throughput improvement
  • Cost reduction
  • Equipment reliability
• Utilize structured problem-solving methodologies including:
  • Root