System Integration Interior Co-Op

Position: System Integration Interior Co-Op (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

Understanding 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.