Quality Engineer Intern (Canada)

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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 ensures products, processes, and systems consistently meet customer requirements, regulatory standards, and internal expectations. Quality Engineering partners closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations to drive defect prevention, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement.

This internship is a key part of our talent development strategy, focused on building a strong pipeline of Quality Engineers by engaging early‑career talent through hands‑on experience, mentorship, and real accountability.

As a Quality Engineer Intern, you will support Quality Engineering activities while gaining exposure to core quality tools, processes, and manufacturing environments. This role is intentionally designed to develop early‑career talent and create a pathway into long‑term Quality Engineering roles.

This position is ideal for Engineering students who want practical experience, structured learning, and the opportunity to grow into a future Quality Engineer role.

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

• Quality Engineering Support – Assist Quality Engineers with day‑to‑day quality activities, investigations, and improvement efforts.
• Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis – Support defect investigations using structured problem‑solving tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, basic data analysis).
• Process & Product Quality – Help monitor quality performance, support inspections, and review process adherence.
• Data Collection & Reporting – Collect, organize, and analyze quality data to support decision‑making and improvement initiatives.
• Documentation & Quality Systems – Assist with quality documentation, work instructions, control plans, and records maintenance.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations teams to support quality objectives.
• Continuous Improvement Support – Participate in CI or corrective action initiatives aimed at reducing defects and improving consistency.
• Learning & Development – Receive hands‑on training, coaching, and exposure to quality engineering best practices.
• Additional duties as assigned.

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

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or related field).
• Strong interest in quality engineering and problem‑solving.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Willingness to work in a manufacturing or operational environment.
• Strong communication skills and eagerness to learn.

Things we consider a plus:

• Coursework or exposure to quality tools, lean manufacturing, or continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with basic statistical or data analysis concepts.
• Prior experience in manufacturing, engineering projects, or internships.
• Interest in pursuing a long‑term career in Quality Engineering.

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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