Manufacturing Engineering Assembly Planning Intern Spring 2027

BMW; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

BMW Manufacturing Company in Spartanburg, SC offers a student internship in the Assembly Technical Planning department. You will gain hands-on experience in automotive manufacturing processes, assist with chassis and powertrain planning, and take on project tasks in a cross-functional team.

Requirements include an engineering degree pursuit, CAD basics, Excel/SharePoint/APEX familiarity, a minimum GPA of 3.0, enrollment as a US student, and availability to work full-time on-site January 11 to

Qualifications

• Engineering student with GPA 3.0+
• US enrolled student at 4-year college
• Available for 40 hours/week on-site
• Must attach unofficial transcript
• Must pass substance abuse test before work term

Responsibilities

• Support Assembly Technical Planning tasks
• Assist planners with chassis/powertrain planning
• Gather and report data for weekly deliverables
• Assist on special equipment/new vehicle projects
• Review/modify process descriptions for CI in assembly
• Launch topic tracking and resolution

Skills

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CAD software

Excel Macros

SharePoint

APEX

Job description

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 position would provide key support to the Assembly Technical Planning department and give broad experience in automotive manufacturing processes to the candidate.
• Develop engineering and project management skills in a manufacturing environment
• Support the planning and coordination of assembly structure and equipment projects and modification activities with implementation and strategic focus within international, cross functional project teams.
• Assist planners daily with chassis and powertrain assembly planning tasks
• Gather and report data for weekly presentation of team deliverables
• Assist assembly planners with special equipment or new vehicle projects
• Review, create and modify process descriptions for continuous improvement within assembly
• Shutdown support and reporting
• Risk filter execution for assembly process and equipment
• Participate in Assembly concept developments and evaluations
• Participate in design reviews of new process and equipment related to Chassis and Powertrain
• Risk filter execution for assembly process and equipment
• Project Management and supplier management
• Launch topic tracking and resolution
• Performs other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial/Systems Engineering preferred)
• Basic CAD Software knowledge
• Digital Database experience preferred (Excel Macros, Sharepoint, APEX, etc.)
• Self-driven to push projects and tasks forward.
• Organized & Detail Oriented
• Effective communication skills
• 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.

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.