Leggett & Platt Automotive

About Leggett & Platt Automotive

Leggett & Platt Automotive, an operating unit within Leggett & Platt Inc. a S&P 500 Company, is seeking a dynamic career minded individual to join our team. We provide outstanding opportunities for career satisfaction and growth in an international continuous improvement environment. We have developed strong and enduring partnerships with our domestic and international customers by building on our long history of product innovation and manufacturing excellence. As we work to meet our immediate resource needs, the following employment opportunity is available with our Windsor, Ontario based Engineering Team. Responsibilities: Lead cross-functional project teams to develop or improve new or current products. Develop new product panning approval sheet, budget and time line. Assist Purchasing in supplier selection and development. Initiate the innovation of new concepts, designs, and novel new products, which may include the use of new and improved processes and new technologies. Initiate and coordinate engineering principals by use of CAE activities to minimize development time. Maintains and completes all program specific tax credit documentation Review and fully approve all product designs (future designs) for release in project phases and release to Applications Engineering. Coordinate, generate product and component Engineering Specifications Responsible for coordination, preparation and maintenance of DRBFM, DFMEA’s and DVP&R’s Project Management of CPD projects and Program deliverables (CPD - Core Product Development Process) Coordinate/participate with applications engineering to handoff new CPD products for production implementation. Establish and maintain adequate records of technical information, process methods / std’s., design and program details/info., and records to support/procure reliable patent actions. Assure product design meets internal/external specifications. Review and verify component, sub-assembly and assembly level drawings. Coordinate/Develop appropriate specs, test procedures to validate a product. Evaluate test results. Lead, coordinate and assists in design of systems to ensure manufacturability which may include tolerance stack-ups, design for ergonomics etc. Responsible for providing technical information, services and timing to support groups. Responsible to sign off, assist and/or manage engineering changes on programs. Initiate and follow up on the progress of Engineering Changes (ECP, CAD requests) Determine root cause analysis of product shortcomings and generate solutions for improvement. Product technical documentation - component drawings, stack-up’s, (all other as required). Participates actively in the requirement to retain ISO/IATF16949/ISO14001 certification. Fulfills responsibilities in Health & Safety as defined by legislation and L&P policies. Qualifications: University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electro/Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (B.A.Sc. Min, M.A.Sc. preferred). Minimum of 5 – 10 years (or more) of “hands-on” design/development experience – preferably in Research, Product Development automotive applications. Proven track record in project management, record for innovation. Experience with CAD (Catia is an asset), MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, MS Outlook, etc. Good working knowledge of GD&T, DFMEA, DFM, DOE, CAD experience a necessity, FEA an asset. Education and experience in noise testing and analysis. Confident, self-starter with excellent communication skills, both written & verbal, including presentations to a Team and Management Groups. Well organized including the ability to schedule and maintain multiple activities. Leggett & Platt Automotive provides quality engineered products for every manufacturing need, including lumbar, suspension, and bolster systems; wire forms, mechanical control cables, welded seating components, tubular products, and seating motors and actuators. We value innovative and passionate people with a track record of success and offer competitive compensation, including a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development and career growth. Leggett & Platt Automotive is an Employment Equity employer. We take this opportunity to thank all candidates for applying however only those selected for an interview will be notified. Leggett & Platt Automotive is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities, upon request. Should you require any accommodation, please advise Human Resources. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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Company Type: Public

Company Size: 5001 - 10000

Revenue: 2 - 5 billion (USD)

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