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Vehicle Projects, QMP Steering and Processes Americas International Intern (Fall 2026)

CompanyBMW Group
LocationSpartanburg
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 6, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the vehicle project management team by assisting with activity planning, quality management steering, preparing recurring supplier events, and generating various project and quality reports. Key tasks include updating project documentation, tracking reports, optimizing internal processes, and improving tool functionality using AI.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
64384
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 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: 

  The qualified intern should expect to contribute and improve in the following functions:

  • Participate and support vehicle project management team.
  • Support activity planning and steering of quality management.
  • Assist with the preparation of recurring supplier events, reports and other back-office duties.
  • Support project leaders and steerers on following activities:
    • IPQ / DCT / QZ / PQM KPI reporting
    • Organization of supplier / QMT / project meetings
    • Process document updates and reporting
    • Plant, purchasing and supplier meetings
  • Generate protocols of project and quality meetings.
  • Update and track project report.
  • Quality control and sorting actions.
  • Optimize internal project management processes and tools.
  • Update & maintain group intranet and confluence site.
  • Improve functionality & efficiency of quality and project tools and methods through increased use of AI.
  • Automate repetitive tasks such as quality reports/results generation (increase internal efficiency)

Qualifications:

  • Technical degree student preferred (ME, IE, Supply Chain or related), junior or higher level
  • Preferred skills:
  • AI prompting and app building with AI
  • Quality and project management
  • Problem solving and Analytical Thinking
  • Intermediate Excel and PowerPoint
  • Demonstrated written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Analytical mind that is open to innovative ideas.
  • Ideally with some IT background.
  • German skills are advantageous.
  • Must be enrolled at a university outside of the United States.
  • Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on the US grading scale
  • Must have completed a prior BMW internship of at least 3 months in length.
  • Ability to work full-time on-site (40 hours/week).
  • Complete and pass a substance abuse test before the work term.
  • Must provide the following paperwork in English.
    • Curriculum Vitae/Resume.
    • Last University Performance Record.
    • Cover letter (not required).
    • Relevant references and certificates (not required).
  • Work term dates are from September 21, 2026, to March 5, 2027.

 

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 ManagementQuality ManagementActivity PlanningReportingMeeting OrganizationProcess DocumentationData AnalysisAI PromptingApp BuildingProblem SolvingAnalytical ThinkingExcelPowerPointCommunication SkillsMicrosoft Office Suite
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingManagement & LeadershipAdministrative