E/E Launch and Change Coordination ntern

BMW Group

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Posted about 1 month ago

Internship

Spartanburg, South Carolina

In Person

Smart Summary

The student will support launch and change coordinators with activities like verifying the bill of material and demand logic changes for vehicle production, and contributing to Test Car BOM validation. Responsibilities also include supporting the coordination of Line Trials and managing report generation and maintenance.

This internship is perfect for students pursuing a BS or Graduate Degree in Engineering, Business Management, or a related field. Key skills include MS Excel proficiency, project management abilities, and strong organizational skills. Coding skills in VBA or Python and knowledge of manufacturing processes are a plus.

Must Have Skills for ATS

MS Excel

Office Suite

Computer Aptitude

Project Management

Planning

Organizational Skills

VBA

Python

JAVA

Manufacturing Processes

Bill of Material Validation

Line Trials Coordination

Report Generation

Data Analytical Systems

Process Improvement

Engineering Changes Support

Job Description

A good student experience is never hands-off. We believe in creating an environment where students really can learn by doing during their time with us and where they are given their own areas of responsibilities from the start. That’s why you are treated as part of the team from day one and are encouraged to bring your own ideas to the table.

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.
  • 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.

Qualifications: 

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 August 10th – December 11th, 2026.
  • Must be an enrolled student during internship

 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 2025, the BMW Group sold 2.46 million passenger vehicles and more than 202,500 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in the financial year 2025 was € 10.2 billion on revenues amounting to € 133,5 billion. As of 31 December 2025, the BMW Group had a workforce of 154,540 employees. The economic success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term thinking and respon-sible action. Sustainability is a key element of the BMW Group’s corporate strategy and covers all products – from the supply chain through production to the end of their useful life.

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