Quality Engineer Intern

Four Hands•Austin, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the furniture industry. For over 25 years, Four Hands has been a leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and named one of Austin’s Top Workplaces year after year. We invest in exceptional people — with a team of over 800 and growing — fostering our employees’ careers and celebrating them at every step of the way. Four Hands is where passion meets purpose and where your next chapter begins. 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 in May 2026 and continue through the entire Summer 2026 term ( through August 2026 ). Our internships are a minimum of 1 0 weeks , part-time (20 to 25 hours) and on-site.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Design, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field
Exposure to 3D printing technologies and applications
Familiarity with 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks, CAD, or Rhino
Basic knowledge of LEAN Six Sigma principles and process improvement methodologies

Responsibilities

Support the creating of 3D graphic drawings, models, and renderings using 3D scanning technology to visualize data
Assist in quality control inspections of furniture products
Support the testing and review export shipping packages
Research and recommend sustainable materials for product and packaging use
Translate data into interactive 3D formats to improve cross-functional understanding and collaboration across teams
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in product quality and packaging sustainability
Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications
Uphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team
Be open and honest
Reach for excellence
Act with responsibility
Value the whole person
Enjoy the journey