About the role#
This internship offers hands-on experience within the Apparel Strategic Business Unit. You will support product line management and development teams on innovation and growth initiatives. The role involves working on projects related to Polartec, military textiles, fire service gear, and industrial workwear. You will gain exposure to the full product lifecycle, from initial concept to market launch.
What you'll do#
- Assist with new product development and commercialization projects.
- Conduct market analysis, customer research, and competitive benchmarking to find growth opportunities.
- Support product testing, documentation, and specification management.
- Analyze portfolio performance and recommend optimizations.
- Help manage stage-gate processes and project activities.
- Collaborate with R&D, Marketing, Sales, and Manufacturing teams.
- Prepare reports and presentations for leadership reviews.
- Present your project outcomes and findings at the end of the summer.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a BS degree in Textile Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, Product Development, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
- Advanced skills in Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to handle multiple projects at once.
- Exposure to manufacturing processes, textiles, apparel, or product development is helpful.
- Experience with project management tools, data analysis, or product lifecycle management concepts is a plus.
- Prior leadership, research, or internship experience.
Location & details#
- Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina.
- Term: Summer 2027 (11 to 12 weeks).
- Status: Full-time (40 hours per week).
- This is a paid internship.
About Milliken & Company
Milliken and Company is a privately held manufacturing firm founded in 1865. Based in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the company employs approximately 4,200 people. It operates across several sectors, including specialty chemicals, textiles, flooring, and healthcare. The business maintains an extensive portfolio of patents used in diverse applications.
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