System Integration Exterior Co-Op (Spring 2027)

BMW Group; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in Greer, SC is seeking a System Integration Exterior Intern for Spring 2027. The role focuses on validating exterior systems, gaining hands-on experience with current and future BMW vehicles, and learning the vehicle validation process.

As an enrolled student, you will work on-site full-time, participate in problem solving, root cause analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to improve quality and integration processes for Spartanburg production.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Time and task management skills.
• Leadership skills and experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• The associate will support in the geometrical, functional, and buildability validation of current and future BMW vehicles.
• This position will allow the associate to grow their knowledge and hands on skills with vehicles through function and quality validation and testing.
• Additionally the associate will learn the value and role of customer relevancy topics and gain an understanding of targets, the process partner network, and the role of the vehicle validation department in the production of BMW vehicles.
• Support specialists with root cause analysis (RCA) and solution development
• Independently complete analysis and quantitative/subjective evaluations
• Assist in launching new Plant Spartanburg vehicles and optimizing integration processes
• Gain in-depth knowledge and experience in new vehicle development and validation
• Implement the problem solving process for vehicle defects to improve overall quality

Skills

Time and task management

Leadership

Education

BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD experience

Job description

Continuous Improvement Greer, SC 31.07.2026

System Integration Exterior Intern (Spring 2027)

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 associate will support in the geometrical, functional, and buildability validation of current and future BMW vehicles.
• This position will allow the associate to grow their knowledge and hands on skills with vehicles through function and quality validation and testing.
• Additionally the associate will learn the value and role of customer relevancy topics and gain an understanding of targets, the process partner network, and the role of the vehicle validation department in the production of BMW vehicles.
• Support specialists with root cause analysis (RCA) and solution development
• Independently complete analysis and quantitative/subjective evaluations
• Assist in launching new Plant Spartanburg vehicles and optimizing integration processes
• Gain in-depth knowledge and experience in new vehicle development and validation
• Implement the problem solving process for vehicle defects to improve overall quality

Qualifications:

• BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering,Automotive Engineering,Industrial Engineering, orElectrical Engineering
• Computer Aided Design (CAD) experience
• Time and task management skills
• Leadership skills and experience
• 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 AREJanuary 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.

System Integration Exterior Intern (Spring 2027)

20260731

Automotive

United States

Legal Entity:

BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC

Location:

Job Field:

Job Id:

190963

Publication Date:

31.07.2026

Internship

Full-time