Milliken Magnolia Plant - Manufacturing Intern - Summer 2026

Milliken Magnolia Plant - Manufacturing Intern - Summer 2026 Date: Nov 30, 2025 Location: Blacksburg, SC, US, 29702 Company: Milliken and Company 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, LinkedIn and Twitter. 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 Magnolia Plant. You will report directly to a manager – either a Engineer Services Leader 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 in 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 on around June 7th in Spartanburg, SC Able to participate in our final presentation review on or around August 2nd in Spartanburg, SC Qualifications- Preferred: Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial engineering major Efficient in powerpoint and excel spreadsheets GPA – 3.0 minimum Able to start work on or before May 24th 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. To request a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact TalentAcquisition@milliken.com.