Job Title: System Integration Interior Co-Op (Spring 2027)
Posting Start Date: 8/12/26
Job Location (Long):
Spartanburg, South Carolina United States
Job Description:
Description:
The associate will support in the geometrical, functional, and buildability validation of current and future BMW vehicles.
This position will allow the associate to grow their knowledge and hands on skills with vehicles through function and quality validation and testing.
Additionally the associate will learn the value and role of customer relevancy topics and gain an understanding of targets, the process partner network, and the role of the vehicle validation department in the production of BMW vehicles.
Support specialists with root cause analysis (RCA) and solution development
Independently complete analysis and quantitative/subjective evaluations
Assist in launching new Plant Spartanburg vehicles and optimizing integration processes
Gain in-depth knowledge and experience in new vehicle development and validation
Implement the problem solving process for vehicle defects to improve overall quality
Understanding of how vehicle validation and integration integrates into Plant Spartanburg and the BMW Group
Understanding of the BMW defect severity rating scale and customer expectations
Technical experience with total vehicles and part sub-assemblies
Understanding of the standard vehicle validation process
Communication skills and experience working with teams
Leadership abilities through defect analysis and topic handshakes
Specialized skills and experience with analysis equipment and tools
Ability to plan, prioritize, and effectively manage tasks
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 11th - May 14th, 2027.
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.