Internship-Manufacturing Engineer Summer 2027

HNI Workplace Furnishings, LLC; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing available

Job summary

HNI Workplace Furnishings in Muscatine, Iowa, invites energetic students to join its Summer 2027 Manufacturing Engineering Internship. You’ll work on projects that create value for our business partners, gain mentorship, participate in Lunch and Learns, and develop professional skills while applying classroom knowledge in a fast‑paced environment.

We offer exposure to leadership, paid internship, and potential company-paid apartment‑style housing based on need.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a four-year engineering degree.
• Minimum GPA 2.8.
• Active in college activities and leadership.
• Self-starter with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing engineering projects under a mentor.
• Apply classroom knowledge to real-world production processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals.
• Contribute to process improvement and quality controls.

Job description

Position at HNI Workplace Furnishings

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.

Description

Position at HNI Workplace Furnishings

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.

What We Need

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Intern with HNI to join our HNI team in Muscatine, Iowa during Summer 2027!

As a Manufacturing Engineering intern with HNI, you join a fast‑paced team with a vision and passion for implementing solutions and exceeding our customers’ expectations. While no day will be the same, you can expect to put the knowledge you have gained in the classroom to use each and every day in a variety of experiences.

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.

We will assign you projects that are critical to company success and aligned with your individual interests. Our interns are a key source of future talent for entry‑level careers.

What You Have

• Minimum 2.8 GPA
• Pursuing a four‑year degree in engineering
• Strong leadership characteristics and be active in college activities
• Self‑starter with high personal motivation and desire to take initiative and ownership

What You’re Good At

• Strong technical acumen and desire for a career in Engineering
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Able to develop alternative solutions and work well in individual and group problem solving situations
• Ability to work in a cross‑functional team environment
• Able to develop alternative solutions and work well in individual and group problem solving situations

From working on the development and implementation of production and processing methods to controls for quality standards, our engineering interns are challenged and charged with continually seeking better ways of conducting business . . continually asking . . How can this be improved?

Each summer, engineering interns receive a project (or two!) for the summer and work directly with a mentor for technical and professional guidance. Throughout the summer, professional development sessions are provided for interns including opportunities to learn from and network with senior leadership.

Outside of work, interns from HNI enjoy professional and social networking opportunities throughout the Muscatine community.

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 [email protected] 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.