Paint Shop Materials & Environmental Co-Op; Summer

Job details

Paint
• Spartanburg, SC
• Summer 2026

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.

• Support and lead projects to improve quality of processes supporting use of Paint Shop materials.
• Determine root cause of defects related to process materials within Paint Shop.
• Paint shop consumes the largest amount of natural resources across the plant; it is crucial to constantly be working on ways to reduce energy consumption and water usage for sustainable production of BMW X-Vehicles.
• Maintain quality of all materials in paint shop
• Validate and integrate new materials
• Reduce energy consumption
• Manage paint suppliers and escalation topics
• Various production-critical tasks
• Launching BMW Individual Colors and Matte Colors
• Trialing new materials (PVC, wax, clearcoat, etc.)
• Energy reduction projects
• Metal and plastic 3D printing

• Engineering or related Degree
• Knowledge of basic Thermodynamics (Heat and Mass Transfer) and/or basic Material Science
• Willingness to work in a production environment
• Flexible; good at multitasking and prioritizing
• Good at working with people
• 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 May 18th - August 7th, 2026.
• 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.