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?

Seating and Lumbar support, Motors, Actuators and Massage Systems. PLEASE BE SURE YOUR RESUME IS IN ENGLISH!

We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Senior Manufacturing Engineer to 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 in automation development and implementation, in-seat pneumatic massage systems, DC motors, solenoids, pumps, and related electromechanical products used in automotive seating and motion applications.

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.

Manufacturing Process Development

Design, develop, validate, and implement robust manufacturing processes for automotive seating components and assemblies.

Lead process planning activities including:

Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM)
Control Plans

Capacity Analysis

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
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
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-seat Massage Systemsincluding urethane bladder assemblies,pumps, solenoids, and ECUs
Lumbar Systems including urethane bladder assemblies,pumps and solenoid valves

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.
Root Cause Analysis

~Statistical Analysis

Program & Project Management
Manage manufacturing engineering activities for new product launches and major process changes.
Develop project timelines, budgets, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
Ensure Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Manufacturing Change Requests (MCRs) are properly evaluated, approved, and implemented.
Lead capital equipment projects from concept through production handoff.
Champion a safety-first culture and ensure manufacturing processes comply with all applicable safety,



environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Conduct risk assessments and implement engineering controls to eliminate hazards.
Ensure compliance with customer, quality, and industry standards.
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Master's Degree is preferred.
8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
~ Proven experience leading manufacturing process development and equipment implementation projects.
~ Demonstrated success implementing automation and advanced manufacturing technologies.
~ Air pumps and pneumatic controls
DC motor manufacturing and assembly
Solenoid manufacturing and assembly
Electromechanical assemblies
Automated assembly equipment
Leak testing and functional testing systems
Manufacturing Systems Knowledge
Control Plans
Lean Manufacturing

ERP systems (D365 preferred)

Ability to influence without direct authority across engineering, operations, quality, maintenance, and program management teams.
Passion for developing people and fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Experience within automotive seating, comfort systems, or interior components manufacturing.
Experience with robotics, vision systems, and advanced automation platforms.
Experience launching products across multiple integral manufacturing sites.
Knowledge of Industry 4.0 and smart factory technologies.
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.

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.

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