Textile Product Development & Line Management Intern

Milliken & Company; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken & Company is seeking a Product Development & Product Line Management Intern to support the Apparel Strategic Business Unit. The role provides hands-on experience across product development, commercialization, and portfolio management while collaborating with Product Management, R&D, Marketing, Sales, and Operations.

The Apparel SBU works with Polartec fabrics and military, fire service, and workwear markets.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS degree in Textile Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, Product Development, Business, Marketing, or related field.
• Strong user of Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills.
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Product Line Managers and Product Development teams on strategic growth and innovation initiatives.
• Assist with new product development and commercialization projects across Polartec, Military, Fire Service, and Workwear markets.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking, customer research, and market analysis to identify opportunities for growth.
• Support product testing, specification management, and development documentation.
• Analyze product portfolio performance and recommend opportunities for optimization.
• Assist with stage-gate development processes and project management activities.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, and R&D teams to execute business priorities.
• Develop reports, presentations, and recommendations for leadership reviews.
• Present project findings, recommendations, and outcomes at the conclusion of the internship.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Microsoft Office

Detail oriented

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Textile Engineering

BS in Materials Science

BS in Industrial Engineering

BS in Product Development

BS in Business

Job description

Milliken & Company is seeking a Product Development & Product Line Management Intern to support the Apparel Strategic Business Unit. The role provides hands-on experience across product development, commercialization, and portfolio management while collaborating with Product Management, R&D, Marketing, Sales, and Operations.

The Apparel SBU works with Polartec fabrics and military, fire service, and workwear markets.