Production Process and Quality Coop Spring 2027

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

Job summary

BMW Manufacturing Company offers a cooperative introduction to a hybrid quality and process engineering role within automotive manufacturing. The position involves small projects and shadowing current Quality and Process Engineers, with hands-on responsibilities and opportunities to implement student ideas.

Qualified co-ops should expect to contribute to reports, attend daily meetings, and participate in time studies and tool development.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Software.
• Knowledge of quality tools preferred (PFMEA, data analysis and statistical calculations).
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major).
• Be enrolled as a student at a US accredited four-year college or university.
• Complete at least 30 credit hours by application time.
• Must be able to work full-time on-site (40 hours/week).
• Transfer students must have a GPA from current university.

Responsibilities

• Daily creation of 24-hour morning reports and continuous improvement of reporting.
• Attend dimensional and quality follow-up meetings daily.
• Shadow current Quality Engineers and Process Engineers.
• Design and construct ergonomic and process improvement tools.
• Conduct time studies for production process changes and feasibility reporting.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Data analysis

Statistical calculations

Education

BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Enrolled student status in a US accredited four-year college

Completed at least 30 credit hours

Tools

PFMEA knowledge

Microsoft Excel

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:

The purpose of the position is an introduction to a hybrid quality and process engineering position in automotive manufacturing. This position will be a combination of small individual projects as well as shadowing current Quality Engineers and Process Engineers.

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

• Daily creation of 24-hour morning reports and continuous improvement of reporting.
• Daily attendance in dimensional and quality follow-up meetings.
• Shadowing current Quality Engineers and Process Engineers.
• Concept, design and construction of ergonomic and process improvement tools.
• Time studies for production process changes and feasibility reporting.

Qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Software.
• Knowledge of quality tools preferred (PFMEA (Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis), data analysis and statistical calculations)
• 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.
• 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.