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Manufacturing Engineering / Technical Planning Assembly - Chassis & Powertrain Co-Op (Summer 2026)

CompanyBMW Group
LocationSpartanburg
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 11, 2025
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The position supports the Assembly Technical Planning department and involves assisting with chassis and powertrain assembly planning tasks. Responsibilities include gathering data for presentations, reviewing process descriptions, and participating in design reviews.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
63278
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
With its four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading pre-mium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial services. The BMW Group production network comprises over 30 production sites worldwide; the company has a global sales network in more than 140 countries. In 2024, the BMW Group sold over 2.45 million passenger vehicles and more than 210,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in the financial year 2024 was € 11.0 billion on revenues amounting to € 142.4 billion. As of 31 December 2024, the BMW Group had a workforce of 159,104 employees. The economic success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term thinking and responsible action. Sustainability is a key element of the BMW Group’s corporate strategy and covers all products from the supply chain and production to the end of their useful life.
About the Role

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:

  • This position would provide key support to the Assembly Technical Planning department and give broad experience in automotive manufacturing processes to the candidate.
  • Develop engineering and project management skills in a manufacturing environment
  • Support the planning and coordination of assembly structure and equipment projects and modification activities with implementation and strategic focus within international, cross functional project teams.
  • Assist planners daily with chassis and powertrain assembly planning tasks
  • Gather and report data for weekly presentation of team deliverables
  • Assist assembly planners with special equipment or new vehicle projects
  • Review, create and modify process descriptions for continuous improvement within assembly
  • Shutdown support and reporting
  • Risk filter execution for assembly process and equipment
  • Participate in Assembly concept developments and evaluations
  • Participate in design reviews of new process and equipment related to Chassis and Powertrain
  • Risk filter execution for assembly process and equipment
  • Project Management and supplier management
  • Launch topic tracking and resolution
  • Performs other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

  • Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial/Systems Engineering preferred)
  • Basic CAD Software knowledge
  • Digital Database experience preferred (Excel Macros, Sharepoint, APEX, etc.)
  • Self-driven to push projects and tasks forward.
  • Organized & Detail Oriented
  • Effective communication skills
  • 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- Aug 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. 

Key Skills
EngineeringProject ManagementAutomotive ManufacturingCAD SoftwareDigital DatabaseCommunication SkillsOrganizedDetail Oriented
Categories
EngineeringManufacturing