Core Product Development Intern

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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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About The Role:

The Engineering – CPD (Core Product Development) function focuses on enhancing existing products, developing new solutions, and driving continuous improvement across design, performance, and manufacturability. CPD teams collaborate closely with manufacturing, quality, and other engineering disciplines to ensure products evolve to meet customer and business needs.

As a Core Product Development Intern, you will support engineering activities that contribute directly to the design, testing, and optimization of automotive seating components. Your work will help ensure our products meet performance, durability, and quality standards across global OEM programs.

This position is ideal for students interested in product development, design improvement, and applied engineering who want to build practical experience in a collaborative environment.

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

• CPD Project Support – Assist engineers with continuous product development initiatives, including design updates, improvements, and product optimization activities.
• Engineering Analysis & Support – Help perform basic analysis, testing, or evaluations to support design or product changes through CAD modeling, tolerance checks, and design updates. 
• Documentation & Change Support – Assist with engineering documentation such as drawings, specifications, and engineering change records.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Work with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation and Engineering teams to support product improvements from concept through implementation.
• Data Collection & Reporting – Help gather and organize technical or performance data to support CPD decisions.
• Continuous Improvement – Participate in initiatives focused on improving product quality, cost, or manufacturability.
• Learning & Professional Development – Gain exposure to CPD processes, product lifecycle management, and engineering best practices through hands‑on experience and mentoring. 
• Employer Branding & Engagement – Act as an ambassador for the internship program by providing feedback and participating in early‑career engagement activities as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

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

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles and problem‑solving methods.
• Curious, hands‑on, and eager to learn how engineered components become real products
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team‑oriented environment.
• Able to work onsite in Lakeshore, Ontario
• Strong communication skills and eagerness to learn.

Things we consider a plus:

• Hands-on engineering student who enjoys building, troubleshooting, and fixing things, with the ability to investigate problems, determine likely root causes, and contribute to practical engineering solutions.
• Coursework or experience related to product design, manufacturing processes, or engineering analysis.
• Basic CAD experience (SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar)
• Interest in testing, measurement, or product validation
• Experience with team‑based projects or internships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Interest in pursuing a long‑terInterest in testing, measurement, or product validation 

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.

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• 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.

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

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