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Engineer, Planning Body in White and Press Shop Co-Op (Fall 2026)

CompanyBMW Group
LocationSpartanburg
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 3, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The role involves supporting existing vehicle production processes and new model industrialization by working on projects related to design, project management, digitalization, and process evaluation. Key tasks include developing process layouts, tooling design, and managing projects and suppliers to ensure production output goals are met.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
64919
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 premium 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 2025, the BMW Group sold 2.46 million passenger vehicles and more than 202,500 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in the financial year 2025 was € 10.2 billion on revenues amounting to € 133,5 billion. As of 31 December 2025, the BMW Group had a workforce of 154,540 employees. The economic success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term thinking and respon-sible action. Sustainability is a key element of the BMW Group’s corporate strategy and covers all products – from the supply chain through production to the end of their useful life.
About the Role

A perfect car is the product of the perfect process. Production at the BMW Group is highly automated and carried out using the most modern facilities. But it doesn’t run itself. To ensure that driving pleasure is built in from the beginning, means people working with passion and pride. Independently and as part of a motivated team, they perform extraordinary things every day and contribute to the fulfilling of automobile dreams.

Description

  • The Gen>NEXTer will be a part of the Technical Planning/Engineering team and work alongside the team members in different projects and areas during this rotation.
  • Main objectives will be to support existing vehicle Production processes as well as new model industrialization.
  • Other tasks may include, but not limited to: design, project management, digitalization, excel macro, process cycle time and adherence, etc.
  • Concept and Development of process layouts, equipment and tooling design, and process steps.
  • Participate in Design reviews of new model tooling.
  • Process evaluation for overall Production output – cycle time and availability.
  • Project management and supplier management.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by management.

 

Qualifications

  • Major: Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering
  • Willingness to learn
  • Team player mindset.
  •  Self-driven to push projects and tasks forward.
  • Good Communication skills.
  • Problem Solving / Analytical skills.
  • Organized and able to handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
  • MS Office knowledge required.
  • Basic CAD knowledge (preferred Catia).
  • Preferred but not mandatory: Excel macro, Sharepoint, Apex, etc.
  • 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 August 10th – Dec. 11th, 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
Project ManagementProcess Cycle TimeProcess LayoutsEquipment DesignTooling DesignProcess EvaluationSupplier ManagementCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingAnalytical SkillsOrganizationMs OfficeCadCatiaExcel MacroSharepoint
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingScience & Research