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Description
Packaging Engineering Internship - Summer 2026
The Best Experience Company
Our tagline is "The Best Experience Company." More than just a set of words, it represents the essence of who we are at Springs Window Fashions. As North America's premier window covering company, we're committed to creating the Best Experience for our associates, consumers and end users, business partners, and communities. We want you to join our team of passionate self-starters who believe the world is full of Best Experience opportunities. So, if you're excited about the thought of a Best Experience career with a team focused on creating Best Experiences for all, we want to hear from you!
Internship Overview
Springs Window Fashions is looking for a motivated and hardworking individual to join our Operations Team! The Packaging Engineering Internship provides an exciting opportunity to assist the team with project support while providing valuable work experience related to your chosen field of study. Our paid internship program is known for having in-depth, challenging project work with cross-functional teams, as well as professional development, job shadowing and other growth opportunities.
Internship Projects and Responsibilities

• Support Product Line Launches & Maintenance
  • Creating models and prototypes to specifications determined by Packaging Engineering
  • Performing packaging tests validate the package designs. Tests could include: Standardized distribution test and material performance tests
  • Creating Packaging Assembly Specifications and packaging components specifications for any new design change
  • Assisting with quality projects that relate to packaging and are not known at this time
  • Assisting with any plant initiated project that relate to packaging and are not known at this time
• Packaging Sustainability Research
  • Research our current packaging materials for recycled content in the materials and the ability to recycle after use
  • Research potential alternatives for materials that are not sustainable
  • Perform preliminary testing of the alternate materials
• Packaging Data Logger Study
  • Gather data about the hazards (shock, drop, vibration, temperature, humidity) each product line experiences
  • Analyze the outputs of our current lab testing capabilities
  • Perform ship tests for quality related issues as needed
• Support Cost Savings/Value Creation Initiatives
  • Evaluate materials for equivalence
  • Creating test plans
  • Performing packaging tests to validate equivalence. This could include standardized distribution and material performance tests
  • Writing test reports
  • Updating/creating part specifications

What Spring's Best Experience Means for You
Springs Window Fashions offers incredible opportunities to develop the skills you'll need to be successful in a fast-paced consumer products company. You'll also be provided with several perks and benefits as a member of the Springs team:

• Newly renovated corporate headquarters (including on-site fitness center)
• Exposure to other roles and functions within SWF
• Career advancement opportunities
• Regular interaction with multiple functional areas and with others at all levels within the organization, from production to senior leadership
• Paid on-the-job training; in-depth product knowledge sessions via online courses, live online classes, and live sessions

Requirements
What We're Looking For

• Previous internship experience in relevant function preferred
• Pursuing a 4-year degree with preferred current standing of Sophomore/Junior level
• Packaging Engineering Major Preferred
• Proficient computer skills Microsoft Office
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written and attention to detail)
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn

How We Work to Deliver a Best Experience: Our Culture

• Our Core Value: We do the right thing, always
• Our Seven Cultural Behaviors
  • Empowerment - We trust our people.
  • Ownership - We take 100% responsibility for our roles actions, and results.
  • Leadership - We all lead by example and talk direct with respect (DWR).
  • One Team - We are One Springs Team.
  • Customer First - We consider our customers' needs before every decision.
  • Continuous Innovation - We are constantly learning, innovating, and improving.
  • Speed - We define priorities and operate with a sense of urgency and agility.