Quality Engineer Intern

Four-Hands; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Hands in Austin, TX offers a 12-week on-site internship starting January 2027, through Spring 2027 (April 2027). It provides hands-on experience in quality assurance, packaging design, and sustainability within the furniture industry. The role focuses on evaluating product quality, secure international packaging, and eco-friendly materials.

You will develop 3D drawings and renderings, assist in quality inspections, and contribute to continuous improvement across teams.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Design, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Exposure to 3D printing technologies and applications.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks, CAD, or Rhino.
• Basic knowledge of LEAN Six Sigma principles and process improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• 3D drawings, models and renderings using 3D scanning technology to visualize data.
• Assist in quality control inspections of furniture products.
• Support testing and review of export shipping packages.
• Research and recommend sustainable materials for product and packaging use.
• Translate data into interactive 3D formats to improve cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

3D modeling

3D printing

Lean Six Sigma basics

Quality assurance

Education

Industrial Design

Engineering

Environmental Science

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD

Rhino

Job description

Join one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the furniture industry. For over 25 years, Four Hands has been a leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home.

Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and named one of Austin’s Top Workplaces year after year. We invest in exceptional people — with a team of over 800 and growing — fostering our employees’ careers and celebrating them at every step of the way. Four Hands is where passion meets purpose and where your next chapter begins.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in the furniture industry, focusing on quality assurance, packaging design, and sustainability. In this role, you will assist in evaluating and ensuring the quality of our furniture products, evaluating and researching effective and secure packaging for international shipping, and exploring eco‑friendly materials to enhance sustainability.

This position is expected to start in January 2027 and continue through the entire Spring 2027 term (through April 2027).Our internships are 12 weeks and on‑site in Austin, TX.

In This Role

• Support the creating of 3D graphic drawings, models, and renderings using 3D scanning technology to visualize data
• Assistin quality control inspections of furniture products
• Support the testing andreviewexport shipping packages
• Research and recommend sustainable materials for product and packaging use
• Translate data into interactive 3D formats to improve cross-functional understanding and collaboration across teams
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in product quality and packaging sustainability
• Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications
• Uphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team
  • Be open and honest
  • Reach for excellence
  • Act with responsibility
  • Value the whole person
  • Enjoy the journey

The Ideal Person

• Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Design, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field
• Exposure to 3D printing technologies and applications
• Familiarity with 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks, CAD, or Rhino
• Basic knowledge of LEAN Six Sigma principles and process improvement methodologies

About Four Hands

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, since 1996, Four Hands crafts furniture, art and décor — pieces that are all about creating space. Timeless, thoughtful designs with endless possibilities. Pieces meant to be experienced and form a whole that feels like home.

Our trade customers range from interior designers to large retailers who rely on our expertise to grow and guide our business to success. We treat our partners as part of the Four Hands family, championing them and rooting for their every win.

And, we are constantly pursuing better — from sourcing the finest materials and finishes to seeking fresh inspiration to elevate our designs — we are never settled, never done.

Four Hands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Four Hands recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This position is only open to candidates with permanent U.S. work authorization. We are unable to sponsor or accept CPT/OPT candidates.