Physical Logistics Continuous Improvement Domestic Intern Spring 2027

BMW; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

BMW Manufacturing Company in Greer, SC is offering a student internship in Logistics quality and process improvement. You will perform data analysis, root cause investigations, and support cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and process controls during the work term.

Eligible students are pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management or Industrial Engineering with at least 30 credits completed, a 3.0+ GPA, and must be on-site for 40 hours per week January 11 to May 14, 2027.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management or Industrial Engineering.
• Must maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Must be enrolled as a student at a U.S. college or university.
• Must have completed at least 30 credit hours by the time of application.
• Must be able to work on-site full-time (40 hours/week) during the term.

Responsibilities

• Perform process and quality improvements through data analysis and problem solving in Logistics.
• Provide technical problem solving to Physical Logistics teams.
• Conduct root cause analyses using tools like 8D, Six Sigma, SPC.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities for plant manufacturing issues.
• Coordinate cross-functional quality improvement/issue resolution teams.
• Implement and validate process controls and inspections.
• Report status updates in Technology department meetings.
• Collaborate on quality planning for series production.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Quality improvement

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Supply Chain Management or Industrial Engineering

3.0 GPA minimum

Enrolled student status in US college

30 credit hours completed

On-site availability 40h/week

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:

• Performs process and quality improvements through data analysis, problem solving, product audit, standards, and optimization with process controls within Logistics.
• Provides technical problem solving to Physical Logistics teams.
• Performs root cause analysis of complex quality problems utilizing 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 and quality improvement with a focus on 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 relevant 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.

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management or Industrial Engineering.
• 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.