Manufacturing Engineering Body Shop Planning Intern (Spring 2027)

BMW Group; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

BMW Manufacturing Company offers a hands-on internship in Spartanburg, SC, focused on manufacturing engineering body shop planning. As a Gen NEXT intern, you will join the Technical Planning/Engineering team, supporting production processes and new model industrialization while engaging in design reviews, project management, and tooling design.

Responsibilities include process layout development, digitalization, and Excel macro tasks.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and self-drive projects forward.
• Problem solving / analytical skills required.
• Organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks.
• MS Office knowledge required.
• Basic CAD knowledge (Catia preferred).
• Excel macro, SharePoint, Apex preferred.
• Maintain minimum GPA of 3.0 (not just in major).
• Enrolled student status at an accredited four-year college in the United States.
• Completed at least 30 credit hours by application time.
• Ability to work full-time on-site (40 hours/week).
• Transfer students must have a GPA from current university.
• Must attach unofficial transcript.
• Substance abuse test completion before work term.
• Work term dates: January 11 – May 14, 2027, enrollment during all rotations.

Responsibilities

• Support existing vehicle Production processes and new model industrialization.
• Design, project management, digitalization, Excel macro, process cycle time and adherence.
• Develop process layouts, equipment, tooling design, and process steps.
• Participate in design reviews of new model tooling.
• Evaluate processes for production output and availability.
• Manage projects and supplier relationships.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Self-driven

Problem solving

Organization

MS Office

Education

Enrolled student at an accredited four-year college

Completed at least 30 credit hours

Tools

Catia CAD

Excel macro

SharePoint

Apex

Job description

Manufacturing Engineering Body Shop Planning Intern (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

• The Gen>NEXTer will be a part of the Technical Planning/Engineering team and work alongside the team members in different projects and areas during this rotation.
• Main objectives will be to support existing vehicle Production processes as well as new model industrialization.
• Other tasks may include, but not limited to: design, project management, digitalization, excel macro, process cycle time and adherence, etc.
• Concept and Development of process layouts, equipment and tooling design, and process steps.
• Participate in Design reviews of new model tooling.
• Process evaluation for overall Production output – cycle time and availability.
• Project management and supplier management.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn
• Self-driven to push projects and tasks forward.
• Problem Solving / Analytical skills.
• Organized and able to handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
• MS Office knowledge required.
• Basic CAD knowledge (preferred Catia).
• Preferred but not mandatory: Excel macro, Sharepoint, Apex, etc.
• 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 AREJanuary 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.

Spartanburg, SC

United States

Internship

Full-time