2027 Summer Internship – Package Engineering

Intern at Mary Kay!

Mary Kay is one of the world’s leading beauty and skincare companies, known for our iconic brand, entrepreneurial spirit, and people-first culture. Our corporate teams support millions of Independent Beauty Consultants around the globe through innovation, collaboration, and a shared commitment to enriching lives.

Mary Kay University is our 10-week summer internship program designed to give undergraduate and graduate students meaningful, real-world experience across a variety of business functions. Your ideas matter here. As a Mary Kay intern, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, solve real business challenges, and build the skills, relationships, and confidence to help shape your future.

Mary Kay University offers:

• Real world business experience

• Hands-on experience in your field

• A formal mentorship program

• Social and volunteer activities

• Collaboration with teams across the business

• Networking opportunities with leaders across Mary Kay

About Mary Kay Package Engineering

As a Package Engineering Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the development, testing, and implementation of packaging solutions for new and existing products. Working alongside experienced engineers and cross-functional partners, you'll build a strong foundation in packaging materials, package testing, manufacturing processes, and product commercialization.

Throughout the internship, you'll have the opportunity to strengthen your technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills while contributing to meaningful projects that support product quality, innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. By the end of the program, you'll have a well-rounded understanding of package engineering and practical experience applying engineering principles to real-world business challenges.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or master's degree and enrolled in an accredited university program at the time of application (full-time undergraduate or part-time/full-time graduate students). Rising juniors and seniors preferred

• Preferred Degrees: Package Engineering, Packaging Science

The Value You Bring

• Excellent written and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Data management and data organization skills
• Basic understanding of fundamental science concepts
• Strong critical thinking skills, teamwork, and collaboration
• Ability to interpret data and knowledge of data systems
• Attention to detail
• Quick learner
• Ability to facilitate communication between various groups to achieve quality objectives
• Organization
• Multi tasking

Program Details

• We offer a 10-week internship from late June to Mid-August

• All our internships are paid, starting at $20/hour.

• Our internships are Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, and require an in-office presence 4-5 days per week.

• Our internships are located at our Global Headquarters in Addison, TX or our Manufacturing/ R&D Facility in Lewisville, TX.

• Mary Kay Inc does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for full-time employment at this time.

Intern Benefits

• Mary Kay Product discount

• Holiday Pay

• 24/7 Fitness Centers

• Onsite Health Clinics

• 401(k) eligibility

What to Expect from the Application Process

• We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as internship opportunities are filled on a rolling basis.

• If selected to move forward, our campus recruiter will reach out to schedule a phone interview. Our interview process is virtual.

• Internship assignments will vary based on business needs, team priorities, and your interests and background. As opportunities are finalized, we'll match candidates to the teams and projects that best align with their skills, experience, and career interests.