Intern - Textile Engineering - Summer

Position at HNI Workplace Furnishings

HNI is a global family of brands for the workplace dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where we make a positive impact on others, upholding our beliefs in integrity, inclusion and belonging.

Position at HNI Workplace Furnishings

HNI is a global family of brands for the workplace dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where we make a positive impact on others, upholding our beliefs in integrity, inclusion and belonging.

We are looking for a Textile Engineering Intern to join our Colors, Materials, and Finishes team in Muscatine, IA during Summer 2027!

HNI’s summer internship program is a great opportunity for first-hand experience in your field of interest. You'll work on one or more projects that create value for our business partners. HNI's large, paid internship program includes exposure to leadership, professional development opportunities (Lunch and Learns, training, skill building workshops), support through a mentor relationship, volunteering, and social events!

Company-paid apartment-style housing may also be available, based on student's geographic need and current housing capacity. Depending on the flexibility of the role, the intern may have the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule.

The Colors, Materials, and Finishes team is responsible for managing the brand’s entire textiles portfolio. As a member of this team, you will gain experience testing fabrics and materials, color matching, working with suppliers, and more! Our interns are a key source of future talent for entry-level marketing careers.

• Candidates should be working towards a Bachelor's degree in textile engineering or related field. Junior level coursework is preferred.
• Minimum 2.8 GPA
• Preference will be given to applicants with relevant work experience, internships, or involvement in related activities such as tutoring or business fraternities

• Self-starter with high personal motivation and desire to take initiative and ownership
• Strong experience managing projects (school or work related)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

We look forward to hearing from you!

We are not accepting any candidates that require company sponsorship to legally work in the United States.

HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) is a manufacturer of workplace furnishings and building products, operating under two segments. The workplace furnishings segment is a leading global designer and provider of commercial furnishings, going to market under multiple unique brands. The residential building products segment is the nation’s leading manufacturer and marketer of hearth products.

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Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.