Product Sustainability Engineer (m/f/d)

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Product Sustainability Engineer (m/f/d) within our Global Engineering Excellence team to help support our Automotive business. 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, Wireless Charging, Motors and Actuators, and Mechanical Cables. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

As a Product Sustainability Engineer (m/f/d) you will have the opportunity to shape how sustainability is embedded into engineering at scale - moving beyond compliance to real product impact. You will act at the intersection of design, materials, and data, translating sustainability ambitions into practical engineering decisions across our global product portfolio. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by enabling future-proof product designs, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations and OEM expectations, and supporting our transition towards more circular, low-carbon solutions across all product groups. You will be part of an international team that combines deep engineering expertise with a passion for continous improvement, innovation, and values pragmatic problem solving.

Additionally, you’ll:

• Define and maintain standard sustainability guidelines and checklists for each product development phase and project type
• Conduct sustainability reviews of new and existing products across development phases by assessing defined criteria and preparing inputs for engineering design and release decisions
• Embed sustainability requirements in engineering processes (innovation, core product development, applications engineering) as well as PLM and other engineering tools, clearly defining sustainability deliverables in each phase (e.g. screening assessments, material selection validation)
• Advise engineering teams on material and design considerations by assessing CO₂ footprint, environmental impact, recycled or bio-based content, regulatory and OEM compliance (e.g. REACH, restricted substances), and end of life aspects under established frameworks
• Maintain and update sustainability related material database, documentation, and libraries to support informed and repeatable engineering decisions
• Support the translation of OEM, customer, Corporate, and regulatory sustainability requirements into practical engineering guidance and escalate deviation or risks as required
• Prepare and deploy sustainability trainings for engineering teams, support lessons learned and best practice sharing within the Engineering Excellence team and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives based on feedback and evolving requirements

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Bachelor or Master's Degree in Engineering (Materials, Mechanical, Industrial, or equivalent)
• 5 years of experience in engineering, preferably 2-3 years in the field of sustainability requirements in Automotive
• Strong understanding of engineering design and materials
• Working knowledge of sustainability metrics (CO₂ footprint, circularity, compliance)
• Analytical, structured, and detail-oriented way of working
• Strong cross-functional communication and influencing skills
• Ability to translate standards into practical, engineer-friendly guidelines
• Affinity with PLM systems, data, and engineering tools

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available. If you require assistance completing an application, please contact our team at careers@leggett.com

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• 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.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

Germany Benefits Include

• Free coffee, free water
• Phone and laptop
• Flexible working hours
• Mobile work
• Possibility to work part-time
• Company events (e.g. Christmas party, summer party)
• Private pension supplement
• 30 days vacation, option for additional unpaid leave
• Chance to contribute your own ideas

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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