Co-op Quality and Supply Chain Interior Cockpit (Summer 2025)

BMW - Spartanburg, SC

Full-time - Intern

Spartanburg, SC

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Co-op Quality and Supply Chain Interior Cockpit position at BMW Manufacturing Company offers students a hands-on learning experience in product quality management and supplier quality management applications related to interior parts commodities. Interns will actively engage in critical projects, contribute to problem-solving measures, and assist in supply chain management, all while being encouraged to share their ideas and enhance their personal growth.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Quality Specialist on critical ongoing projects or upcoming projects.
• Work on specific supplier issues with regards to process problem-solving measures, using problem-solving tools.
• Assist on supply chain topics related to sub-component stock tracking and crisis management on critical component shortages.
• Focus on specific supplier topics as defined by the Hiring manager and the assignment supervisor.
• Implement OEE and value stream data collection systems at the suppliers.
• Steer supplier quality development for specific supplier nominations.
• Utilize problem-solving methodology (8D) to address recurrent quality issues with specific suppliers.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, or a similar field.
• Proficient in MS Office, advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and basic knowledge of project management.
• Experience in managing or leading a group of people.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major).
• Enrolled student status at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States.
• Commitment to three co-op rotations as an enrolled student.
• Completed at least 30 credit hours at the time of application.
• Ability to work full-time on-site (40 hours/week).
• Transfer students must provide GPA from current university.
• Must attach a copy of unofficial transcript.
• Complete and pass a substance abuse test before the work term.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in a dynamic learning environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to real projects and initiatives.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals in the field.