Pendleton 2027 Summer Intern

Milliken & Company; Pendleton (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken & Company in Pendleton, SC, invites rising juniors and seniors to join a Summer Intern program. You will work on a significant process-improvement project within our manufacturing environment, reporting to a Senior Process Engineer or a Process Improvement Manager.

This hourly-paid internship runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, beginning in mid-May and ending the first week of August. Apply to gain hands-on experience with real-world impact.

Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior pursuing a BS degree in engineering.
• Must participate in the Summer Challenge Forum in early June 2027.
• Able to participate in final presentation review at end of the summer.
• Interest in process improvement and manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage a manufacturing related project for results
• Determine solutions using continuous improvement techniques
• Demonstrate creative thinking by identifying unique approaches to problem solving
• Communicate effectively one-to-one and one-to-a-group
• Work effectively with a diverse group of people to implement project improvements

Skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Rising junior or senior at a university

Working towards a BS degree

GPA 3.0 minimum

Engineering major (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial)

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

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.

Job Summary:

The Milliken Summer Intern position gives rising university juniors or seniors an opportunity to work on a significant process improvement project in a manufacturing environment. This position is located at the Pendleton Finishing Plant in Pendleton, SC. You will report directly to a manager - either a Senior Process Engineer or a Process Improvement Manager. The position is hourly paid. The work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. The summer intern program begins in mid-May and ends the first week of August.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a manufacturing related project for results
• Determine solutions using continuous improvement techniques
• Demonstrate creative thinking by identifying unique approaches to problem solving
• Communicate effectively one-to-one and one-to-a-group
• Work effectively with a diverse group of people to implement project improvements

Qualifications - Required:

• Rising junior or senior at a university
• Working towards a BS degree
• Able to participate in the Summer Challenge Forum in early June 2027
• Able to participate in our final presentation review at the end of the summer

Qualifications- Preferred:

• Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial engineering major
• Efficient in PowerPoint and excel spreadsheets
• GPA - 3.0 minimum

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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