Product Quality Intern Spring 2027

BMW; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

BMW Manufacturing Company seeks a student intern/co-op to support PLQ testing and quality issue tracking on test vehicles. You will coordinate planning, identify problem landscapes, and schedule vehicles for analysis or repair, contributing to monthly PLQ reports.

Responsibilities include facilitating tests with PQM incidents, communicating findings to teams, and performing related duties. You must be enrolled, have a 3.0 GPA, and be able to work full-time on-site (40 hours/week) in Spartanburg,

Qualifications

• Must attach a copy of unofficial transcript.
• Be enrolled as a student at a US four-year college or university.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Completed at least 30 credit hours.
• Ability to work full-time on-site (40 hours/week).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate PLQ planning to meet plant testing requirements.
• Identify and present problem landscapes for problem resolution.
• Schedule vehicles for analysis or repair; contact associates.
• Provide and communicate analysis requests for major quality issues.
• Generate monthly PLQ reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Communication skills

Customer collaboration

SAP

PQM

Vehicle Admin

Education

Enrolled student status (US)

30 credit hours completed

GPA 3.0

Tools

SAP

PQM

Vehicle Admin

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:

• Provide transparency and notification of series quality issues on PLQ test Vehicles.
• Define and order PLQ test vehicles.
• Facilitate PLQ testing with reporting of PQM-incidents as part of the problem resolution.

The qualified intern/co-op should expect to contribute & improve in the following functions:

• Coordinate PLQ planning to meet plants requirement for testing.
• Identifies and presents a clear problem landscape for problem resolution responsible (LV). (Handshake)
• Contacts pertinent associates for further input and schedules vehicles to be provided for analysis or repair.
• Provides and communicates an analysis request for major quality issues to the analysis responsible. (Handshake)
• Generates monthly reports regarding PLQ.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office acquired through classroom or
• Work experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency is communications with customers and associates.
• Preferred knowledge of BMW Systems (e.g., SAP, PQM, and Vehicle Admin.)
• 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.