Intern - Textile Engineering - Summer 2027

HNI Corporation; Muscatine (IA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid housing housing option

Job summary

HNI Corporation invites a Textile Engineering Intern to join the Colors, Materials, and Finishes team in Muscatine, IA for Summer 2027. You will work on projects that add value, gain hands-on experience with fabrics and color matching, and collaborate with suppliers.

Housing options and a hybrid schedule may be available to eligible students. Candidates should be pursuing a Bachelor's in textile engineering or related field with a minimum 2.8 GPA, and junior-level coursework is preferred.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in textile engineering or related field.
• GPA minimum 2.8.
• Preference for relevant internships or related activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist on projects that create value for business partners.
• Gain experience testing fabrics and materials, color matching, and working with suppliers.
• Potential hybrid schedule and housing support.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in textile engineering or related field

Job description

Description

Position at HNI Workplace Furnishings

HNI is a global family of brands for the workplace dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where we make a positive impact on others, upholding our beliefs in integrity, inclusion and belonging.

What We Need:

We are looking for a Textile Engineering Intern to join our Colors, Materials, and Finishes team in Muscatine, IA during Summer 2027!

What You Will Do:

HNI's summer internship program is a great opportunity for first-hand experience in your field of interest. You'll work on one or more projects that create value for our business partners. HNI's large, paid internship program includes exposure to leadership, professional development opportunities (Lunch and Learns, training, skill building workshops), support through a mentor relationship, volunteering, and social events!

Company-paid apartment-style housing may also be available, based on student's geographic need and current housing capacity. Depending on the flexibility of the role, the intern may have the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule.

The Colors, Materials, and Finishes team is responsible for managing the brand's entire textiles portfolio. As a member of this team, you will gain experience testing fabrics and materials, color matching, working with suppliers, and more! Our interns are a key source of future talent for entry-level marketing careers.

What You Have:

• Candidates should be working towards a Bachelor's degree in textile engineering or related field. Junior level coursework is preferred.
• Minimum 2.8 GPA
• Preference will be given to applicants with relevant work experience, internships, or involvement in related activities such as tutoring or business fraternities

What You're Good At:

• Self-starter with high personal motivation and desire to take initiative and ownership
• Strong experience managing projects (school or work related)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

We look forward to hearing from you!

We are not accepting any candidates that require company sponsorship to legally work in the United States.

HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) is a manufacturer of workplace furnishings and building products, operating under two segments. The workplace furnishings segment is a leading global designer and provider of commercial furnishings, going to market under multiple unique brands. The residential building products segment is the nation's leading manufacturer and marketer of hearth products. We offer benefits starting from Day 1. To learn more, visit www.HNIbenefits.com. Our company endeavors to make www.hnicareers.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 563-272-7400 or via email at [emailprotected] Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.