Engineer (mechanical or structural)

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• Date: Oct 30, 2026
• Location: Sterling, IL, US

The Components People

, we are the leading supplier of a wide range of products and components for all areas of life, including mattress springs and carpet cushion, as well as bedding machinery and erosion-control products.

From aerospace tubing and fabricated assemblies to flooring underlayment and carpet cushion, Leggett & Platt has divisions that design, manufacture, and sell a variety of products. Our reliable product development and launch capability, coupled with our global footprint, make us a trusted partner for customers in the aerospace, hydraulic cylinders, flooring, textile, and geo components industries.

• Learn more about the history of Leggett: Bedding
• The world leader in bedding technology.
• Leggett & Platt has been the driving force in bedding components technology since inventing the bedspring in 1885. Now, we own more mattress industry patents than anyone in the world.
• Springs, foam, adjustable beds, machinery – our Bedding businesses design, produce, and supply innovative sleep solutions that help you rest comfortably.
• Learn more about Bedding Components: L&P Bedding Group

Overview

Contribute to Sterling Steel safely producing high quality products at the lowest cost by

Providing Engineering support to various projects in the Melt Shop & Rod Mill and all other areas of Sterling Steel.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Confer with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve malfunctions, and provide technical information.
• Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems, and processes to meet requirements, applying engineering principles.
• Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products, using drafting tools or computer-assisted design/drafting equipment and software.
• Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that equipment is installed and functioning according to specifications.
• Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
• Estimate costs and submit bids for engineering, construction, or extraction projects and prepare contract documents.

• Report to work as scheduled
• Follow all related SJPs
• Adhere to all Policies and SSC Work Rules
• Comply with all SSC Safety rules

All other duties as assigned

Experience/Education/Skill/Knowledge: BS Degree, Mechanical or Structural Engineering preferred:

• 5-10 yr industrial experience with mechanical equipment
• 5 yr experience managing scope, budget & schedules on construction projects.
• Basic knowledge of the Engineering disciplines: Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Utilities, and Civil
• Experience in equipment & construction services contract management
• Equipment design and troubleshooting experience
• Ability to read/interpret mechanical, electrical, & hydraulic schematics & drawings
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people with varying communication styles
• Strong organizational & multi-task skills required, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously & successfully.
• Able to support 24-hour mill schedule through variable shifts and/or on call.
• Ability to independently make accurate decisions and demonstrate good judgment.

Knowledge of steel-making process is preferred

• Ability to effectively read, write, understand, and otherwise communicate in English
• Willing and Able to learn, retain and apply new information

Physical Demands

• Dexterity to operate office machinery
• Ability to sit for long periods of time at desk/computer
• Willing and able to safely enter production areas

• Able to work in extreme temperatures (hot & cold) while wearing required PPE
• Able to work at heights wearing fall protection when required
• Work in dusty, greasy, dirty mill, outside and climate-controlled office environments
• Mobility to move to any area of assigned location (Rod Mill and/or Melt Shop)
• Strength and stamina to walk long distances and remain on feet for majority of workday

• Walk up & down stairs & climb ladders safely
• Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Communicate effectively in English verbally & in writing
• Above average computer skills including dexterity to type on keyboard
• Dexterity to operate necessary tools/machinery
• Tool/Machines/Equipment Used: Computer
• Phone
• Project specific tools and measuring devices
• UTV

Base Salary Range

$64,000 - $86,000

Sterling Steel employees receive a base salary plus production-based incentive pay.

This is a good-faith estimate of the salary range of this position. Specific wages are offered based on the employees’ experience and education.

Benefits

Leggett & Platt offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vison, life, disability injury and critical illness insurance for employees and eligible dependents, 401(k) with company match, stock purchase, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, vacation

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• Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team.
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Our Commitment to You

We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply. We’d love the opportunity to consider you.