191747 Manufacturing Process Improvement Co-Op (Spring 2027) Published: 31.07.2026 Assembly Spa[...]

BMW Group; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in Spartanburg, SC is seeking a Manufacturing Process Improvement Co-Op for Spring 2027. The role focuses on understanding production operations, identifying improvement opportunities, and leading cross-functional problem solving to drive continuous improvement in assembly processes.

Qualified students must be pursuing an engineering degree, maintain a 3.0 GPA, be enrolled in a US four-year college, and have completed at least 30 credits.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree focused on industrial or mechanical engineering.
• Maintain minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Be enrolled as a student at a US four-year college.
• Have completed at least 30 credit hours by application time.
• Must attach unofficial transcript.

Responsibilities

• Identifies opportunities for improvement and implements initiatives to drive continuous improvement of processes.
• Demonstrates quick problem solving / rapid prototyping for issues that may affect quality.
• Proactively engages with production and support roles to drive effective problem-solving.
• Makes sound tactical decisions to resolve urgent matters and leads cross-functional problem-solving.
• Demonstrates strategic management skills and adaptability to evolving business requirements.
• Shows initiative on exploring personal interests with value-added impact.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Autodesk Inventor

3D Printing

Microsoft Excel

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering degree (industrial or mechanical)

GPA 3.0

Enrolled student status (US four-year college)

30 credit hours completed

Tools

Excel (VLookup, Macros)

3D Printing software

Job description

Manufacturing Process Improvement Co-Op (Spring 2027)

A good student experience is never hands-off. We are dedicated to fostering a dynamic learning environment where students actively engage in practical experiences throughout their time with us. From the beginning, students are entrusted with specific responsibilities, ensuring they play a significant role in their learning journey. As valued team members, students are also encouraged to share and implement their own ideas, enhancing both their personal growth and the collective success of the team.

Description:

This role explores and develops a comprehensive understanding of how a production facility operates, with a focus on assembly operations. Co-ops will examine the various manufacturing and support roles and responsibilities that enable the production system and learn how these different components work together to facilitate efficient assembly operations. Additionally, they will be responsible for innovative projects that can create a real, measurable impact on the department's initiatives. They will also champion the development and implementation of these ideas to drive continuous improvement within the production facility.

The qualified intern/Co-op should expect to contribute & improve in the following functions:

• Identifies opportunities for improvement and implements initiatives to drive continuous improvement of processes.
• Demonstrates quick problem solving / rapid prototyping skills for issues that may have a negative impact on process or product quality.
• Proactively engages with production and support roles to drive effective problem-solving
• Makes sound tactical decisions to resolve urgent matters and manages cross-functional teams in problem-solving and prevention efforts.
• Demonstrates strategic management skills and demonstrates the ability to adapt to evolving business requirements
• Shows initiative on exploring personal interests which will have a positive, value-added impact on the business.

Qualifications:

• Engineering degree (preferably industrial or mechanical)
• Detail-oriented
• Organized
• Autodesk Inventor (preferred)
• 3D Printing experience (preferred)
• Microsoft Excel (experience with VLookup, Macros, etc. preferred)
• Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major)
• Have enrolled student status at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States
• Completed at least 30 credit hours at time of application
• Ability to work full-time on-site (40 hours / week).
• Transfer students must have a GPA from current university.
• MUST ATTACH A COPY OF UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT
• Complete and pass a substance abuse test before the work term.
• THE WORK TERM DATES ARE January 11th – May 14th, 2027.
• Must be an enrolled student during all three rotations.

BMW Manufacturing Company is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of BMW MC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Manufacturing Process Improvement Co-Op (Spring 2027)

Legal Entity:

BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC

Location:

Spartanburg, SC

Job Field:

Publication Date:

31.07.2026