Quality Engineer Intern

Department: Early Careers

Employment Type: Internship

Location: Austin, Texas

DescriptionHeadquartered in Austin, Texas, Four Hands is the leading global designer and wholesaler of lifestyle home furnishings. We design, manufacture, and distribute our products and support the growing needs of large retail chains, e-commerce businesses, regional stores, and interior designers. Four Hands has received numerous recognition and accolades, including ranking in the Inc. 5000 list 14 times and has been voted consistently as one of Austin’s Top Workplaces. 

We are looking for a motivated Intern to join our team, focusing on furniture product quality, export shipping package design, and sustainable materials. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the furniture industry, focusing on quality assurance, packaging design, and sustainability. In this role, you will assist in evaluating and ensuring the quality of our furniture products, evaluating and researching effective and secure packaging for international shipping, and exploring eco-friendly materials to enhance sustainability. 

This position is expected to start January 2025 and continue through the entire Spring 2025 term (through April 2025). Our internships are a minimum of 10 weeks, part-time and on-site.

In This Role\nAssist in quality control inspections of furniture products \nConduct tests and inspections of products, shipping packages, and processes to evaluate quality\nAnalyze data to identify areas for improvement and suggest how to implement corrective actions\nResearch and recommend sustainable materials for product and packaging use\nSupport the creation and maintenance of documentation related to quality processes and procedures\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, production, and logistics \nUtilize Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies to drive continuous improvement\nContribute to continuous improvement initiatives in product quality and packaging sustainability\nUphold our Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands team   \nOther duties as assigned by Management\n

The Ideal Person\nCurrently pursuing a degree in Industrial Design, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field \nPassion for quality assurance and sustainable practices \nStrong verbal and written communication\nDetail orientated with strong organizational skills\nExcellent problem-solving and analytical skills \nAbility to multi task effectively within a team environment in managing priorities\nSolid Microsoft Office Skills\n


Internship Program at Four Hands The Internship Program is aimed to provide students with hands-on experience in the area they are most passionate about. Interns at Four Hands have the opportunity to work closely with various departments to gain valuable knowledge about the company. The program focuses on professional development, offering mentorship from like-minded professionals and the chance to contribute to real projects. Interns are encouraged to bring innovative ideas to make the experience challenging and rewarding. This program will enable students to gain the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their future careers.