Launch Planning & Steering Co-op - Prototyping Schedules

BMW; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

BMW Manufacturing Company is hosting a student intern/co-op program in Spartanburg, SC. The role focuses on planning prototype car activities, ensuring on-time adherence to plant targets, and contributing to multiple launch-related tasks.

You will manage schedules, support cross-functional workshops, and develop data tools under guidance from Lean/Project Management mentors. Qualifications include enrolled student status in the US, strong Excel skills, and ability to work on-site full-time

Qualifications

• Majors: Industrial Engineering, Data/Business Analytics, Logistics/Operations Management, Business, International Business, MIS, Computer Science.
• MS Excel/Office Suite proficiency.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Preferred programming experience (VBA, Matlab, R, Python, SQL).
• German language is a plus.
• Must be enrolled as a student in the United States and have at least 30 credit hours completed.
• GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Must be on-site, full-time (40 hours/week) during term and enrolled for all rotations.
• Must attach unofficial transcript and pass substance abuse test.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Throughput Schedule for H50 and H52.
• Manage the Current Schedule.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings/workshops.
• Create Assembly Drop requests for H50 and H52.
• Manage Transport Ordering for NSG car airfreight.
• Create Synchro Files and Option Matrices.
• Run weekly verification for NSG build data.
• Create Status 5000 requests promptly.
• Lead Throughput and TAS meetings.
• Capture and communicate lessons learned from processes during launch.
• Maintain overview of technical vehicle content for partners.
• Evaluate meetings for best practices.
• Optimize DAVE/Throughput/Current Schedule planning.
• Facilitate Launch Workshops for SOPs.
• Optimize ATG/RWK timing for resources.
• Support Launch Milestones PM activities.
• Streamline reporting for Launch Parts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Excel/Office

Planning & org.

Independent work

Initiative

German language (a plus)

Education

Enrolled student status (US four-year college)

30 credit hours completed

GPA 3.0+

Tools

VBA

Matlab

R

Python

SQL

Job description

BMW Manufacturing Company is hosting a student intern/co-op program in Spartanburg, SC. The role focuses on planning prototype car activities, ensuring on-time adherence to plant targets, and contributing to multiple launch-related tasks.

You will manage schedules, support cross-functional workshops, and develop data tools under guidance from Lean/Project Management mentors. Qualifications include enrolled student status in the US, strong Excel skills, and ability to work on-site full-time