Engineering Intern (China)

Open The Door to Opportunity!
At Leggett & Platt we provide real-world experiences that shape the future of young professionals. OurDoors 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:
TheDoors Internship Programis an immersive experience designed to build your expertise grow your network and give you hands-on experience across different functions. Youll work on real-world tasks and/or projects receive mentorship from experienced professionals and be part of a company that enhances peoples lives through innovation in comfort-driven design and manufacturing.

Learn more about the history of Leggett: Our Team:

At Leggett & Platts L&C Changsha Cable Industries Ltd. we specialize in the development and manufacturing of high-quality wire and cable solutions that support a wide range of industries globally. Our Engineering team plays a vital role in driving innovation improving manufacturing processes enhancing product quality and supporting operational excellence. By working closely with Production Quality Maintenance and Supply Chain teams our engineers help ensure safe efficient and cost-effective operations while delivering products that meet the highest customer standards.

In This Role:

As an Engineering Intern youll gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and contribute to real engineering projects that support cable production and continuous improvement initiatives. Youll collaborate with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams to analyze production processes support product and process improvements and assist with technical problem-solving. This internship is ideal for someone who is curious analytical and eager to develop practical engineering skills within a global manufacturing organization.

So what will you be doing as an Engineering Intern

• Assist engineers with process improvement projects aimed at increasing productivity quality and operational efficiency.
• Support data collection and analysis related to production performance equipment reliability and manufacturing processes.
• Participate in troubleshooting activities to identify root causes of production issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in developing and updating engineering documentation work instructions process specifications and technical reports.
• Support quality improvement initiatives through inspections testing and analysis of manufacturing processes and product performance.
• Collaborate with Production Quality Maintenance and Supply Chain teams on continuous improvement projects.
• Help evaluate manufacturing equipment tooling and production methods to identify opportunities for optimization.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and operational excellence initiatives focused on waste reduction and process standardization.
• Support engineering teams with project planning implementation and performance tracking activities.
• Observe and follow all company safety environmental and quality standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

To be successful in this role youll need:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering Electrical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Materials Engineering or a related technical field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret technical data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Interest in manufacturing processes engineering design product development or continuous improvement.
• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn in a hands-on production environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic setting.
• Ability to work onsite at L&C Changsha Cable Industries Changsha China.

Things we consider a plus:

• Exposure to manufacturing production or industrial environments through coursework projects or prior internship experience.
• Familiarity with CAD software such as AutoCAD SolidWorks or similar engineering design tools.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience working with engineering drawings technical specifications or process documentation.
• Understanding of quality systems root cause analysis and problem-solving tools.
• Basic knowledge of ERP or manufacturing management systems.
• Experience using data analysis and visualization tools to support engineering decision-making.