Manufacturing Engineering Mayflower Plant Intern - Summer 2027

Milliken & Company; Salisbury (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken & Company in Salisbury, MA invites you to join as a Manufacturing Engineering Mayflower Plant Intern for Summer 2027. This paid full-time internship (40 hours/week, 11–12 weeks) offers hands-on experience supporting operations and process improvement projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive meaningful business impact.

You'll build foundational skills in problem solving, communication, and teamwork while contributing to real priorities and gaining exposure to

Qualifications

• Candidates with or working toward a BS in engineering, business, or manufacturing related field.
• Strong user of Microsoft Office suite with advanced Excel skills.
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day activities and key projects within the Operations and Process Improvement teams.
• 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.

Skills

Excel

MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

BS in engineering or manufacturing related field

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Statistical analysis tools

Data visualization tools

Job description

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow's breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance 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, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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Manufacturing Engineering Mayflower Plant Intern - Summer 2027

POSITION OVERVIEW

This internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting real business priorities within manufacturing operations. 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 Salisbury, MA location.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support day-to-day activities and key projects within the Operations and Process Improvement teams.
• 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 engineering, business, or manufacturing 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 Lean Manufacturing concepts or Six Sigma methodologies
• Familiarity with statistical analysis and data visualization tools
• 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

Pay Transparency

Compensation: $23.00 - $29.00 per hour, based on degree program and academic standing.

In accordance with Massachusetts pay transparency requirements, the anticipated hourly pay range for this internship is $23.00 to $29.00 per hour. Actual pay will be determined based on the candidate's degree program and academic year. Current intern rates range from $23.00 per hour for first-year BA/BBA students to $29.00 per hour for fourth-year BE/BS students.

Eligible interns will also receive a $3,000 grossed-up lump-sum bonus, which is considered taxable income and subject to applicable withholdings.

This position may also be eligible for additional benefits and programs in accordance with company policies.

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.

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