Engineering Intern

Open The Door to Opportunity!
At Leggett & Platt, we provide real-world experiences that shape the future of young professionals. Our Doors Internship Program is a paid opportunity for students to contribute to and learn from a global leader in manufacturing, design, and innovation. We offer internships in fields ranging from engineering, business, finance, operations, environmental health science, and technology, allowing you to explore a variety of industries such as automotive, home furnishings, bedding, and industrial products.

About The Program:
The Doors Internship Program is an immersive experience designed to build your expertise, grow your network, and give you hands-on experience across different functions. You’ll work on real-world tasks and/or projects, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and be part of a company that enhances people’s lives through innovation in comfort-driven design and manufacturing.

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The Engineering team plays a key role in delivering innovative, reliable, and efficient solutions that support business operations and long‑term growth. Through collaboration, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement, engineering helps turn ideas into real‑world applications.

This internship is part of our commitment to developing early‑career talent and strengthening our employer brand by providing meaningful, hands‑on engineering experiences that prepare students for future careers.

As an Engineering Intern, you will support engineering teams with day‑to‑day activities while gaining practical experience in a professional engineering environment. This role is designed to expose early‑career talent to real engineering challenges, encourage skill development, and build a strong pipeline of future engineers.

This position is ideal for students eager to learn, apply classroom knowledge in real‑world settings, and explore engineering career paths while contributing to impactful projects.

So, what will you be doing as an Engineering Intern?

• Engineering Support – Assist engineers with design, analysis, documentation, testing, or process improvement activities.


• Project Assistance – Support ongoing engineering projects and initiatives aligned with operational and strategic goals.


• Data Collection & Analysis – Help gather, analyze, and organize engineering or operational data to support decision‑making.


• Documentation & Standards – Assist in maintaining drawings, specifications, work instructions, or technical documentation.


• Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Work with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and other teams to support shared objectives.


• Continuous Improvement – Participate in improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, safety, or innovation.


• Learning & Professional Development – Gain exposure to engineering best practices while learning from experienced professionals.


• Employer Branding Support – Serve as an ambassador for the internship program by providing feedback and participating in engagement or outreach activities as needed.


• Additional duties as assigned.

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

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field).


• Strong interest in engineering and applied problem‑solving.


• Willingness to learn and contribute in a hands‑on environment.


• Good communication and teamwork skills.


• Attention to detail and a proactive mindset.

Things we consider a plus:

• Internship, project, lab, or co‑op experience in an engineering or technical setting.


• Familiarity with CAD tools, data analysis, or basic engineering software.


• Interest in long‑term career development within engineering or technical leadership.


• Participation in engineering clubs, competitions, or technical organizations.

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.

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 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, processes and practices promote equal opportunity for all. Join us!

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

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