Manufacturing Process Improvement Co-Op (Spring 2027)

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

Job summary

BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in Spartanburg, SC seeks a Manufacturing Process Improvement Co-Op for Spring 2027 to explore production operations and develop initiatives that drive continuous improvement in assembly processes.

You will engage in cross-functional problem solving, rapid prototyping, and tactical decision-making while working closely with production and support roles. Enrolled students with 3.0+ GPA are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (preferably industrial or mechanical)
• Detail-oriented
• Organized
• Autodesk Inventor (preferred)
• 3D Printing experience (preferred)
• Microsoft Excel (VLookup, Macros, etc. preferred)
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Identifies opportunities for improvement and implements initiatives to drive continuous improvement of processes.
• Demonstrates quick problem solving / rapid prototyping skills for issues that may have a negative impact on process or product quality.
• Proactively engages with production and support roles to drive effective problem-solving
• Makes sound tactical decisions to resolve urgent matters and manages cross-functional teams in problem-solving and prevention efforts.
• Demonstrates strategic management skills and demonstrates the ability to adapt to evolving business requirements
• Shows initiative on exploring personal interests which will have a positive, value-added impact on the business.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Education

Engineering degree (preferably industrial or mechanical)

Minimum GPA 3.0

Enrolled student at a US four-year college

Completed at least 30 credit hours

Transfer students GPA from current university

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

3D Printing

Microsoft Excel (VLookup, Macros)

Job description

BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in Spartanburg, SC seeks a Manufacturing Process Improvement Co-Op for Spring 2027 to explore production operations and develop initiatives that drive continuous improvement in assembly processes.

You will engage in cross-functional problem solving, rapid prototyping, and tactical decision-making while working closely with production and support roles. Enrolled students with 3.0+ GPA are encouraged to apply.