Highland Plant Manufacturing - Intern

Milliken & Company; Cheraw (SC); On-site; USD 10,911,000 - 18,184,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken & Company’s Highland Plant in Cheraw, SC is offering a paid Manufacturing Intern position for the summer of 2027. The internship runs 11–12 weeks, full-time at 40 hours per week, and focuses on supporting key manufacturing priorities.

The intern will collaborate with cross-functional teams and develop foundational capabilities in problem solving, communication, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates with a BS in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Exposure to continuous improvement tools, data analysis, and manufacturing operations (preferred).
• Prior internship, project, or relevant experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day activities and key projects within manufacturing.
• Conduct research, analysis, or data review to support business decisions.
• Assist in developing reports, presentations, or process documentation.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders across the organization.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement or efficiency gains.
• Present project findings, recommendations, or results.

Education

BS in Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related field

Internship/project/relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leaderwhose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow's breakthroughs today. Fromindustry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products thatenhance people's lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken's curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagramand LinkedIn.

POSITION TITLE

Highland Plant Manufacturing-Intern

POSITION OVERVIEW

This internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting real business priorities within manufacturing. The intern will contribute to meaningful projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and develop skills aligned to professional growth and business impact. This role is designed to provide practical experience in a fast-paced environment while building foundational capabilities in problem solving, communication, and teamwork.

This internship is a full-time (40 hours/week), paid position that is 11-12 weeks in length during the summer of 2027, located at our Highland Plant in Cheraw, SC location.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support day-to-day activities and key projects within manufacturing

• Conduct research, analysis, or data review to support business decisions

• Assist in developing reports, presentations, or process documentation

• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders across the organization

• Identify opportunities for process improvement or efficiency gains

• Present project findings, recommendations, or results

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• Candidates with or working toward a BS in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or a related field

• Strong user of Microsoft Office suite of products, with advanced Excel skills.

• Detail oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills.

QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

• Exposure to continuous improvement tools, data analysis, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, process documentation, and manufacturing operations

• Prior internship, project, or relevant experience

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Hands-on project ownership with business impact

• Exposure to cross-functional teams and leaders

• Professional development and networking opportunities

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.