Mechanical Engineering Intern

We make life more comfortable.

Leggett & Platt’s overall mission is a commitment to enhance lives – by delivering quality products, offering empowering and rewarding careers, and doing our part in bringing about a better future.

Leggett & Platt’s inventive heritage and leadership in the residential products industry span more than 130 years. As 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: https://leggett.com/history

Automotive

Leggett & Platt Automotive is a global provider of wire forms, mechanical control cables, wireless charging, as well as seat lumbar, suspension, bolster, actuator, and motor systems. In addition to these award-winning, category-leading products, we offer tailored goods due to our expertise in product development and attention to market trends. Our unique competitive advantages give us unmatched insight into the demands of the consumer.

Learn more about Leggett & Platt Automotive: Leggett & Platt Automotive

Leggett & Platt, Incorporated is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to join our Leggett & Platt Automotive team in Carthage, Missouri. This is an exciting opportunity to do hands-on work for products going to Tier One suppliers and OEM’s.

Bright students are welcome and wanted in Doors, Leggett & Platt’s internship program. Our interns gain real experience, working on challenging projects alongside experienced teams.  For more information, please visit our careers site. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Working hands-on to improve existing machines
• Learning about automation and manufacturing processes
• Rebuilding machines with new parts as existing parts wear out
• Analyzing machinery and processes to determine what updates need to be made
• Working collaboratively alongside a team of Engineers and Technicians

A few things you’ll need:

• In pursuit of a 4-year degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a collaborative team
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new things

Who we are and what we offer

Our comprehensive benefits package includes: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, stock plans, employee discounts, and more.

Since 1883, Leggett & Platt (NYSE: LEG) has been creating a wide variety of innovative products that can be found in most homes, offices, and automobiles. Today our growing 137-year-old company is comprised of 15 business units and 140 facilities located in 18 countries. We’re not just hiring, we’re building a better company. Learn more about what Leggett life is like here: lifeatleggett.com

You can also create a profile, view, and apply for other open jobs: careers.leggett.com

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