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Leggett & Platt is hiring an Innovation Engineer for its Automotive Engineering team to lead innovation activities from idea generation through proof of concept and patent or CPD support. The role involves scouting and assessing new technologies, collaborating with internal and external partners, maintaining technical records, evaluating innovations for design, cost, manufacturing, and requirement competitiveness, meeting compliance and audit requirements, and participating in ideation workshops. Candidates should have 2–4 years of experience in advanced development or technology scouting, product development experience, a proven record of idea generation and implementation, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.
