Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
Launch & Change Coordination Co-Op (Summer 2026)
Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States, 29302
Launch & Change Coordination Co-Op (Summer 2026)
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.
The intent is to develop the candidate to lead their own project if possible.
The Co-op will support the launch and change coordinators with activities to verify the bill of material and demand logic changes for vehicle production.
The student’s projects will involve development and optimizing of data analytical systems to improve processes and reporting.
The qualified co‑op should expect to contribute & improve in the following functions:
Support Launch and Change Coordinators with engineering changes
Create, manage, and validate component overviews for specific parts of the car
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
Investigate design topics through data analysis
Report generation and maintenance
Other duties as assigned by management and/or mentors
Qualifications :
Pursuing a BS or Graduate Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical 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, SAP, SQL, etc.)
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
May 18th – August 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.
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Description:
The student will be exposed to new product content, involved in projects, and engage in collaborative department work.
The intent is to develop the candidate to lead their own project if possible.
The Co-op will support the launch and change coordinators with activities to verify the bill of material and demand logic changes for vehicle production.
The student’s projects will involve development and optimizing of data analytical systems to improve processes and reporting.
The qualified co‑op should expect to contribute & improve in the following functions:
Support Launch and Change Coordinators with engineering changes
Create, manage, and validate component overviews for specific parts of the car
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
Investigate design topics through data analysis
Report generation and maintenance
Other duties as assigned by management and/or mentors
Qualifications :
Pursuing a BS or Graduate Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical 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, SAP, SQL, etc.)
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
May 18th – August 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.
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