Exterior Product Engineering Domestic Intern (Spring 2025)

Description

Engineering interns in Product Engineering support achievement of module and group targets for quality and timing.  They complete moderately complex tasks in a production and product engineering environment, applying existing experience and learning new and valuable skills.  They work semi-independently under the guidance of one or more module leaders to support analysis of problems, development, validation and implementation of solutions, and collect necessary data to confirm solution effectiveness.

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

• Supports current engineering tasks, quality assurance, design engineering, analysis and validation, process improvement initiatives, as well as assist in ongoing workflows.
•  Supports the Module Leaders in the achievement of agreed upon module and process chain targets (GWK, Breakdown, IQS, QFZ/QZS, Q-Index, PQM, gAMS),
•  Supports design and release of components within the modules through 3-D model analyses, prototype development and production, and testing and validation on fixtures as well as on customer cars.
• Reports to Section Manager Plant Spartanburg (Administratively) and to the relevant Module Leader (Operationally).
• Develops a network to the Center of Competence and to plant process partners in support of assigned activities.
• Supports development of solutions to highly complex or (un)usual technical problems which require regular use of ingenuity and innovation.
•  May be called upon to prepare presentations on solutions, as well as present data and results in Module or management rounds.
• Understands and implements VPS (Value Added Production System) Principles and concepts of Standard Work and Problem Solving.
•  Adheres to 6S and Safety Standards and Principles.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree.
• Classwork/projects related to engineering/manufacturing.
• Functional knowledge of office-related software (document, spreadsheet, presentation generation, e-mail) with scientifically focused programs like MatLab (or equivalent), CAD Software, etc. (preferred).
• Prior internship in another BMW department (preferred)
• 8D Problem Solving Process preferred
• Functional knowledge of office-related software (document, spreadsheet, presentation generation, e-mail) with scientifically focused programs like MatLab (or equivalent), CAD Software, etc. preferred
• BMW Core Courses per Human Resources requirements
• Per applicable, BMW Driver Standards
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities : Basic = less than 1 year of experience/training needed; Intermediate = 1-3 years of experience/some training may be needed; Advanced = 3-5 years experience/no training needed; Expert = 5+ years experience/able to train others.
• Fluent English language skills (oral and written)
• Conversational German language skills preferred
• 1+ years problem-solving and communication experience.
• 1+ years manufacturing experience, preferably in multiple product areas, preferred.
• 1+ years knowledge of automotive technology/-ies preferred.
• 1+ years effective presentation to teams on technical and project issues experience.
• 1+ years experience with on-line and media communications software or apps, such as Skype, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, TikTok, Google, Facebook, etc.
• Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major).
• Have full-time status at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States.
• Completed at least 30 credit hours at time of application.
• Must commit to three work terms for co-op positions. 
• Ability to work full-time (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 16th- May 17th 2024

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. 

Employment with BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC (BMW MC) is at-will and may be terminated at any time, with or without notice, at the option of BMW MC or the employees.