Quality Assurance Engineer

Leggett & Platt, which pioneered sleep technology when it introduced its bedspring more than 125 years ago, is an S&P 500 diversified manufacturer. Serving a broad suite of customers that comprise a "Who's Who" of U.S. companies, Leggett & Platt conceives, designs, and produces a diverse array of products that can be found in most homes, offices, and vehicles. Founded in 1883, the company is made up of 20 business units, 18,000 employee-partners, and 130 facilities in 17 countries.

Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (NYSE: LEG) is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to join the Improvement Services team based out of Carthage, MO. This is a Corporate based role that will provide support to operations located throughout the US, Mexico and South America within our Bedding division. The successful candidate will be a strategic big-picture leader who empowers others to take ownership and pride in branch operations.

- Assist L&P operations and the department with the implementation and maintenance of a Quality Management System - Ensure the realization of the quality target and specifications both at supplier end and L&P operations - Assist as needed in the resolution of internal and external quality challenges. - Conduct Supplier Audits and Assessments - Work closely with suppliers and L&P operations, identify and/or record any problems relating to the product, process and the quality system - Lead for supplier manufacturing process capability evaluation, communicate with suppliers on quality requirements - Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through designated channels - Communicate with key personnel and line managers in supplier's company to ensure that they understand objectives - Support component/part vendors sourcing, developing and purchasing activities for new product development - Develop policies and procedures for the supply chain related activities - Verify the implementation of solutions - Control further processing, delivery or installation of nonconforming product until the Deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business or related field, preferred - At least 5 years of experience in a Quality or Engineering field - Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, CI and process improvement - Six Sigma Black Belt, strongly preferred - Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills