Manufacturing Equipment Planning International Intern Spring 2027

BMW; Woodruff (SC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

BMW Manufacturing Company is seeking an intern to assist in planning and realization of manufacturing and production equipment for a next-gen battery production line. The role involves coordinating, procuring, and providing technical support for new equipment installation, and supporting cost estimates and RFQs.

You will work on contractor activities, contribute to continuous improvement projects, and share best practices within the BMW Group network. On-site, full-time commitment is required.

Qualifications

• Must maintain minimum GPA of 3.0 (not just in major).
• Must be enrolled as a student at a four-year US college or university.
• Must have 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and realization of manufacturing and production equipment for a next-gen battery production line.
• Coordinate, procure, implement and/or provide technical support for new equipment installation and investment projects.
• Support contractor activities in engineering, installation, commissioning, documentation, and sign-off of new equipment projects.
• Conduct cost estimates (invest, budget), technical specifications and RFQs.
• Support maintaining project cost targets and budget forecasts.
• Collaborate on medium/large projects and self-initiated projects for continuous improvement.
• Support battery plant targets: production, quality, safety, cost, associate, and citizenship.
• Share best practice solutions within the BMW Group network.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Technical background

Education

Enrolled as a student (Four-year US college)

Completed at least 30 credit hours

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

Support in planning and realization of manufacturing and production equipment for a next gen battery production line

• Supports with project evaluations by identifying/capturing gaps, dependencies, resources, risk and financial impacts.
• Coordinates, procures, implements and/or provides technical support for new equipment installation and investment projects (new model, structure, and plant small projects).
• Supports contractor activities in engineering, installation, commissioning, documentation, and sign-off of new equipment projects.
• Conducts cost estimate (invest, budget), technical specification and request for quotes.
• Supports with maintaining project cost targets and budget forecasts.
• Collaborates with medium/large projects and/or self-initiates projects for continuous improvement relating to structure and/or process.
• Supports battery plant targets and goals: production, quality, safety, cost, associate, and citizenship.
• Obtains and shares best practice solutions within the BMW Group network.

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

• Organizational & project management skills
• Communication & facilitation skills
• Strength in analytical thinking and problem solving skills
• Technical background (e.g. mechanical or electrical engineering) preferable
• MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).

Qualifications

• 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.

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.