Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op (Fall 2026)

BMW Group

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Posted about 1 month ago

Internship

Greenville, South Carolina

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Smart Summary

The co-op will support new and existing structure projects, vehicle production processes, and new model industrialization within the Technical Planning/Engineering team. Key tasks involve concept development for process layouts, equipment/tooling design, process evaluation for output, and participation in design reviews.

This Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op role is perfect for students pursuing a degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering. The role requires good communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills, as well as basic CAD knowledge. Must be an enrolled student with at least 30 credit hours completed, a minimum GPA of 3.0, and the ability to work full-time on site.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Project Management

Design Reviews

Process Cycle Time

Digitalization

Excel Macro

Tooling Design

Supplier Management

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

CAD

Catia

Job Description

A perfect car is the product of the perfect process. Production at the BMW Group is highly automated and carried out using the most modern facilities. But it doesn’t run itself. To ensure that driving pleasure is built in from the beginning, means people working with passion and pride. Independently and as part of a motivated team, they perform extraordinary things every day and contribute to the fulfilling of automobile dreams.

Description:

  • You will be a part of the Technical Planning/Engineering team and work alongside the team members in different projects and areas during this rotation.
  • Main objectives will be to support new and existing structure projects, vehicle Production processes,  as well as new model industrialization.
  • Other tasks may include, but not limited to: design, project management, digitalization, excel macro, process cycle time and adherence, etc.
  • Concept and Development of process layouts, equipment and tooling design, and process steps.
  • Participate in Design reviews of new model tooling.
  • Process evaluation for overall Production output – cycle time and availability.
  • Project management and supplier management.
  • Working in both new launch and existing vehicle projects.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

  • Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering
  • Self-driven to push projects and tasks forward.
  • Good Communication skills andProblem Solving / Analytical skills.
  • Organized and able to handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Basic CAD knowledge (preferred Catia)ossess 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 Aug 10th – Dec 11th, 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. 

BMW Group

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.

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