Pendleton 2027 Summer Intern
About the role
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. 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.
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
- 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
- Preferred: Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial engineering major
- Preferred: Efficient in PowerPoint and excel spreadsheets
- Preferred: GPA – 3.0 minimum
Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm