Quality Intern (China)

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 Quality function is responsible for ensuring products, processes, and systems meet required standards for safety, performance, and customer satisfaction. By partnering with engineering, production, and operations, the Quality team drives consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement across the organization.

This internship supports our commitment to developing early‑career talent while strengthening our reputation as an employer that invests in learning, mentorship, and quality excellence.

As a Quality Intern, you will support Quality teams with day‑to‑day activities while gaining exposure to real‑world quality systems, processes, and improvement initiatives. This role is designed to help build a strong pipeline of young talent by providing hands‑on learning opportunities and meaningful contributions to quality‑focused work.

This position is ideal for students interested in quality, manufacturing, engineering support, or operational excellence who want to develop foundational skills in a professional environment.

So, what will you be doing as a Quality Intern?

• Quality Support Activities – Assist Quality team members with inspections, data collection, documentation, and general quality support tasks.
• Process & Product Quality – Support activities related to quality checks, audits, or monitoring product and process performance.
• Data & Reporting – Help collect, organize, and analyze quality data to support reporting and improvement efforts.
• Documentation & Records – Assist with maintaining quality records, procedures, work instructions, or audit documentation.
• Continuous Improvement Support – Participate in quality and continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing defects, improving consistency, or enhancing compliance.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Work with production, engineering, and manufacturing teams to support quality objectives.
• Learning & Development – Gain exposure to quality tools, standards, and best practices while learning from experienced professionals.
• Employer Branding & Engagement – Act 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, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Business, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Interest in quality systems, process improvement, or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work within a team.
• Willingness to learn and contribute in a hands‑on setting.

Things we consider a plus:

• Coursework or exposure to quality concepts, lean manufacturing, or continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with basic data analysis or reporting tools (e.g., Excel).
• Experience in a manufacturing, operations, or technical environment.
• Interest in pursuing a long‑term career in quality, operations, or engineering support.

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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