Product Management Intern

Potential with Quanex • Owatonna, MN

17h • $20 - $25

About The Position

Quanex is looking for a Product Management Intern to join our team located in Owatonna, MN or Sioux Falls, SD. This internship opportunity is for Summer 2026. The Product Manager Intern will support the full lifecycle of Quanex products by assisting with new product development, managing existing offerings, conducting voice of customer research, and supporting go-to market strategies and product launches. This role includes gathering product requirements, helping with training, RFP activities, and productivity improvement efforts, while building a strong understanding of the window market such as market size, applications, competition, suppliers, and customer needs. The intern will use this knowledge to help identify new growth opportunities for Quanex. What Your Internship at Quanex Offers: Hands-on experience contributing to meaningful, real-world projects within a global organization. Opportunities to present ideas, insights, and results to cross-functional and international stakeholders. Cross-functional exposure and valuable networking across teams, business units, and global partners. Professional development opportunities that support long-term growth in a worldwide business environment.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint and experience working on project teams.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, idea generation, and project execution skills, supported by prior exposure to manufacturing environments.
• Strong cross-functional engagement and collaboration skills, able to manage complex projects, flex across diverse assignments, and work effectively with stakeholders across multiple functions and facilities.
• Skilled in data analysis, communication, and presentation, with a strong focus on execution, delivering results, and adapting to changing project needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong understanding of market dynamics, including competitive landscape, macro trends, supplier offerings, and customer needs within residential window hardware.
• Contribute to new product development by supporting product strategy, business case creation, forecasting, defining product requirements, setting cost targets, managing customer feedback, and leading product launches.
• Provide daily support to the sales organization, addressing inquiries related to new business opportunities and risk management.
• Collaborate with marketing to create and update product collateral and sales tools that increase awareness and adoption of Quanex hardware products.
• Analyze product performance data—including revenue, profit, demand, and market insights—and provide recommendations such as forecasting and improvement opportunities, while completing other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees