Project Management & Launch Steering Co-op (Jan 2025)

Your role

Job Description:

The qualified co-op, under guidance from the Launch Steering mentor, will manage the day-to-day planning of activities of NSG cars to ensure accurate on-time adherence to Plant Spartanburg targets. At the end of each rotation, the student intern should be able to:

• Manage the Throughput Schedule for both H50 and H52.
• Manage the Current Schedule.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings/workshops.
• Develop inter-departmental networking skills.
• Develop project management/organization skills.

The qualified co-op should expect to contribute & improve in the following functions:

• Create Assembly Drop requests for both H50 and H52.
• Manage the Transport Ordering process for Airfreight delivery of NSG cars.
• Manage and create Synchro Files and Option Matrices.
• Run the Verification program weekly to ensure the data accuracy of NSG builds.
• Create Status 5000 requests in a timely manner.
• Manage and facilitate Throughput and internal TAS meetings. Other meetings as assigned.
• Optimize DAVE/Throughput/Current Schedule planning.
• Facilitate Launch Workshops for upcoming SOPs.
• Optimize ATG/RWK activities to optimize resource allocation.
• Other projects as assigned.

About you

Qualifications:

• Industrial Engineering, Data/Business Analytics, Logistics/Operations Management, Business, International Business, IT
•  MS Excel/Office Suite, quick learner for new computer skills
• Planning and Organizational skills
• Ability to work independently
• Preferred previous Programming Experience (VBA, Matlab, R, Python, SQL, 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 the time of application.
• Must commit to three co-op rotations.
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week).
• Transfer students must have a GPA from their current university.
• Must Attach an unofficial transcript upon applying 
• Complete and pass a substance abuse test before the work term. 
• The work term dates for this rotation are 01/13/2025-05/16/2025

Benefits

If you join as a full-time employee, you will get the following benefits:

• High Work-Life Balance
• Paid Holiday
• Flexible Working Time Models and Home Office
• Performance-Related and Above-Average Pay
• Personal and Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Vehicle Programme
• Health Management Programmes
• Further Additional Benefits Differ from Country to Country
• A culture of openness, appreciation, trust, responsibility, and transparency

Training, development & rotations

This is a Co-Op position that requires committing to three rotations:

• 1st rotation: Fall
• 2nd rotation: Spring
• 3rd rotation: Summer

During your internship, you will get broad supervision and regular feedback, so that you have the opportunity to develop your potential in the best possible way. You will receive an invaluable opportunity to gain in-depth exposure and experience. Furthermore, you will not only get insights into different projects and working processes, but you will also self-evidently be a fully integrated team member.

Career progression

At the BMW Group, you'll have the chance to put your talent to work, gain valuable financial support, and explore various career options. By experiencing their working culture up close and developing the necessary knowledge and skills, you'll be one step closer to becoming a strong candidate for a job with them upon graduation.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• bmwgroup.jobs/en/explore-your-opportunities/benefits.html
• bmwgroup.jobs/us/en/opportunities/student/undergraduate-student.html
• bmwgroup.jobs/us/en/opportunities/student.html
• youtube.com/@BMWGroupCareers