Intern Quality Management Parts, Exterior (Spring 2027)

BMW Group; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

BMW Manufacturing Company in Spartanburg, United States, invites applications for an Intern Quality Management Parts, Exterior (Spring 2027). The role emphasizes hands-on learning, involvement in supplier quality processes, and real project contributions under supervision.

You will work on quality data collection, 8D problem solving, and coordination with cross-functional teams to improve supplier performance.

Qualifications

• GPA of 3.0 or higher required
• Enrolled student status at a four-year US college
• Completed at least 30 credit hours
• Must attach unofficial transcript
• Ability to work full-time on-site (40 hours/week)
• Substance abuse test must be completed before the term
• Dates are January 11 2027 – May 14 2027

Responsibilities

• Support quality management functions with supplier quality management applications for exterior parts
• Contribute to OEE and value stream data collection at suppliers
• Coordinate supplier quality development for specific issues
• Apply 8D problem solving to recurrent topics with suppliers
• Assist on supply chain topics like sub-component stock tracking and crisis management
• Create PowerPoint decks and support meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned by project team members

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Project management

Analytical mindset

Education

Pursuing college program (business admin, engineering, supply chain)

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Intern Quality Management Parts, Exterior (Spring 2027)

A good student experience is never hands-off. We are dedicated to fostering adynamic 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:

• Support and learn quality management functions with the supplier quality management applications on the exterior parts commodities.
• The qualified intern/co-op should expect to contribute & improve in the following functions: OEE and value stream data collection system to be implemented at the suppliers.
• Steer and coordinate the supplier quality development for specific supplier-related issues.
• Problem solving methodology (8D) to solve recurrent quality topics with a specific supplier. Assist the Quality Specialist on critical on-going projects or upcoming projects.
• Work on specific supplier issues with regards to process problem solving measures, using problem solving tools.
• Assist on supply chain topics with regards the sub-component stock tracking and crisis management on critical component shortages.
• Special scopes on specific supplier topics as defined by the Hiring manager and the assignment supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

The qualified intern should expect to contribute to improvements in the following functions:

• Conduct research and conceptualize new ideas.
• Support project management and coordination of plans for related projects.
• Coordinate and support focused, community-based events and initiatives.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret information to evaluate the landscape against business strategies.
• Stay abreast of best practices and recommend relevant initiatives for activities and actions.
• Provide regular input on enhancing processes and practices.
• Support the organization’s vision, strategy, priorities, and roadmap.
• Partner with stakeholders to enable successful prioritization, development, delivery, and adoption of program goals.
• Create PowerPoint slide decks for presentations and support preparation for meetings.
• Participate in project team meetings.
• Schedule the use of meeting room facilities on an as-needed basis.
• Perform other administrative duties and special projects as assigned by project team members.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in college program with major in business admin, engineering, supply chain or similar preferred.
• MS office, advanced excel, PowerPoint
• Experience leading groups of people
• 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.
• Good organization and project management skills.
• Good communication and presentation skills in English and preferably German.
• Analytical, solution-oriented mindset.
• 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.
• DATES ARE January 11 2027 - May 14 2027

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.

Automotive

Spartanburg

United States

Internship

Full-time