BMW
EE Launch and Change Coordination Coop Spring 2026
BMW, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States, 29302
Overview
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 student will be exposed to new product content, involved in projects, and engage in collaborative department work. Candidates will support the launch and change coordinators with activities to verify the bill of material and demand logic changes for vehicle production. We will develop the student to lead their own process improvement projects. Activities will focus on further development and optimizing of data analytical systems to improve processes and reporting and direct support of the team steering new integration levels into launch and series product.
Responsibilities
Support Launch and Change Coordinators with engineering changes
Contribute to Test Car BOM (Bill of Material) validation, where the new design changes are verified (i.e., the correct part is systematically steered to the correct vehicle)
Support the coordination of Line Trials, where new parts are physically tested in the production environment
Report generation and maintenance including responsibility for communication and supporting topic resolution
Major projects in this role focus on efficiency improvements and data accuracy, that could include:
Implementing solutions to improve efficiency in the processes
Complete various process mapping exercises (e.g., process flow, swim lane, etc.)
Create content overview for different vehicle modules
Facilitates workshops to define the current process and outline areas of opportunity
NOTE: most of the processes within Launch and Change Control are systematic and information based, so many of the improvement opportunities lie in systematic process changes.
Qualifications
Majors: Pursuing a BS or Graduate Degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Business Management, Operations Management, MIS (Management Information Systems), Computer Science or other relevant degrees.
MS Excel and Office Suite knowledge
Strong computer aptitude (ability to learn BMW Group systems)
Project Management
Planning and Organizational skills; able to manage many projects and responsibilities in a structured manner
Ability to work independently and show initiative
VBA (or Python) and JAVA skills preferred
Knowledge or experience of manufacturing processes and workflows preferred
German language is a plus
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 12th - May 15th, 2026 .
Must be an enrolled student during all three rotations.
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Description:
The student will be exposed to new product content, involved in projects, and engage in collaborative department work. Candidates will support the launch and change coordinators with activities to verify the bill of material and demand logic changes for vehicle production. We will develop the student to lead their own process improvement projects. Activities will focus on further development and optimizing of data analytical systems to improve processes and reporting and direct support of the team steering new integration levels into launch and series product.
Responsibilities
Support Launch and Change Coordinators with engineering changes
Contribute to Test Car BOM (Bill of Material) validation, where the new design changes are verified (i.e., the correct part is systematically steered to the correct vehicle)
Support the coordination of Line Trials, where new parts are physically tested in the production environment
Report generation and maintenance including responsibility for communication and supporting topic resolution
Major projects in this role focus on efficiency improvements and data accuracy, that could include:
Implementing solutions to improve efficiency in the processes
Complete various process mapping exercises (e.g., process flow, swim lane, etc.)
Create content overview for different vehicle modules
Facilitates workshops to define the current process and outline areas of opportunity
NOTE: most of the processes within Launch and Change Control are systematic and information based, so many of the improvement opportunities lie in systematic process changes.
Qualifications
Majors: Pursuing a BS or Graduate Degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Business Management, Operations Management, MIS (Management Information Systems), Computer Science or other relevant degrees.
MS Excel and Office Suite knowledge
Strong computer aptitude (ability to learn BMW Group systems)
Project Management
Planning and Organizational skills; able to manage many projects and responsibilities in a structured manner
Ability to work independently and show initiative
VBA (or Python) and JAVA skills preferred
Knowledge or experience of manufacturing processes and workflows preferred
German language is a plus
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 12th - May 15th, 2026 .
Must be an enrolled student during all three rotations.
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