System Integration Interior Co-Op (Spring 2027)

BMW Group; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

BMW Group in Spartanburg, SC is seeking a System Integration Interior Intern for Spring 2027. The intern will support geometrical, functional, and buildability validation of current and future BMW vehicles, gaining hands-on experience.

You'll learn about target setting, product validation processes, and how defect analysis improves quality. Responsibilities include supporting RCA, performing analyses, and assisting in launching new Plant Spartanburg vehicles while developing knowledge in vehicle

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a student at an accredited four-year college in the United States.
• Completed at least 30 credit hours prior to application.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major).
• Must attach a copy of unofficial transcript.
• Must be able to work full-time on-site (40 hours per week).
• Must be a current student during all rotation periods.
• Must be eligible for a substance abuse test before the work term.
• Work term dates: January 11 – May 14, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Support geometrical, functional, and buildability validation of BMW vehicles.
• Assist in root cause analysis (RCA) and solution development.
• Independently complete analysis and quantitative/subjective evaluations.
• Assist in launching Plant Spartanburg vehicles and optimizing integration processes.
• Gain in-depth knowledge and experience in new vehicle development and validation.

Skills

CAD experience

Hands-on experience

Communication skills

Time management

Leadership skills

Education

GPA 3.0

Enrolled as student (US four-year college)

30 credit hours completed

Transcript required

Tools

CAD software

Validation equipment

Job description

Job Title: System Integration Interior Intern (Spring 2027)

Posting Start Date: 8/12/26

Job Location (Long):

Spartanburg, South Carolina United States

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 qualityUnderstanding of how vehicle validation and integration integrates into Plant Spartanburg and the BMW Group
• Understanding of the BMW defect severity rating scale and customer expectations
• Technical experience with total vehicles and part sub-assemblies
• Understanding of the standard vehicle validation process
• Communication skills and experience working with teams
• Leadership abilities through defect analysis and topic handshakes
• Specialized skills and experience with analysis equipment and tools
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and effectively manage tasks

Qualifications

• Preferred majors- Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering
• Computer Aided Design (CAD) experience
• Hands-on experience
• Communication skills
• 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.
• 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.