Summer Intern - Enterprise

Milliken and Company; Slater-Marietta (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken and Company, Enterprise Plant in Marietta, South Carolina, invites rising juniors and seniors to join a Summer Intern - Manufacturing program. You will work on a significant process-improvement project, reporting to a Senior Process Engineer or a Process Improvement Manager.

The position is hourly, with work hours Monday–Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm, starting mid-May and ending the first week of August. Participants gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing setting, develop problem-solving

Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior at a university.
• Working towards a BS degree.
• Able to participate in the Summer Challenge Forum in June in Spartanburg, SC.
• Able to participate in our final presentation review in August in Spartanburg, SC.
• Efficient in PowerPoint and excel spreadsheets.
• GPA - 3.0 minimum.
• Able to start work on or before May 20th.

Responsibilities

• Manage a manufacturing related project for results
• 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

Creative thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Pursuing BS degree

Rising junior or senior

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

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Summer Intern - Enterprise

Date: Sep 14, 2026

Company: Milliken and Company

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 , Instagram and LinkedIn .

Job Title: Summer Intern - Manufacturing

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 Enterprise Plant in Marietta, South Carolina. 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
• 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 June in Spartanburg, SC
• Able to participate in our final presentation review on August in Spartanburg, SC

Qualifications- Preferred:

• Efficient in PowerPoint and excel spreadsheets
• GPA - 3.0 minimum
• Able to start work on or before May 20th

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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