Logistics Process Improvement Intern – Domestic (Spring 2027)

BMW Group; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in Greer, SC is seeking a Physical Logistics Continuous Improvement Domestic Intern for Spring 2027. Students will engage in real-world process and quality improvements, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration within Logistics.

The internship emphasizes problem solving, root-cause analysis using methods like 8D and Six Sigma, and involvement in quality planning for series production.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not only in major).
• Enrolled student status at a US four-year college or university.
• Completed at least 30 credit hours by time of application.
• Ability to work full-time on-site (40 hours/week).
• Transfer students must have GPA from current university.
• Must attach a copy of unofficial transcript.
• Complete and pass a substance abuse test before the work term.
• Work term dates: January 11th – May 14th, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Performs process and quality improvements through data analysis and problem solving within Logistics.
• Provides technical problem solving to Physical Logistics teams.
• Performs root cause analysis of complex quality problems using tools such as 8D, Six Sigma, Projects, or SPC.
• Participates in driving continuous quality improvement activities for plant manufacturing issues.
• Coordinates cross-functional quality improvement/issue resolution teams to address repetitive issues with preventative measures.
• Implements and validates effectiveness of process controls and inspections.
• Supports key process characteristics while developing and steering implementation of control mechanisms.
• Steers quality topics in daily Work Organization.
• Ensures BMW standards & specifications are met to achieve quality product results.
• Leads investigations from product audits regarding defect landscape & indicator results.
• Reports status updates of open topics in Technology department meetings.
• Collaborates and supports quality planning for series production.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Quality improvement

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Supply Chain Management

Industrial Engineering

Tools

8D

Six Sigma

SPC

Job description

BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in Greer, SC is seeking a Physical Logistics Continuous Improvement Domestic Intern for Spring 2027. Students will engage in real-world process and quality improvements, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration within Logistics.

The internship emphasizes problem solving, root-cause analysis using methods like 8D and Six Sigma, and involvement in quality planning for series production.