Launch & Change Coordination Co-Op (Summer 2025)

A good student experience is never hands-off. We are dedicated to fostering a dynamic learning environment where students actively engage in practical experiences throughout their time with us. From the beginning, students are entrusted with specific responsibilities, ensuring they play a significant role in their learning journey. As valued team members, students are also encouraged to share and implement their own ideas, enhancing both their personal growth and the collective success of the team.

Description:

• The student will be exposed to new product content, involved in projects, and engage in collaborative department work. 
• The intent is to develop the candidate to lead their own project if possible.
• The Co-op will support the launch and change coordinators with activities to verify the bill of material and demand logic changes for vehicle production.
• The student’s projects will involve development and optimizing of data analytical systems to improve processes and reporting.

The qualified intern/Co-op should expect to contribute & improve in the following functions:

• Support Launch and Change Coordinators with engineering changes:
  • Create, manage, and validate component overviews for specific parts of the car.
  • 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.
  • Investigate design topics through data analysis.
  • Report generation and maintenance.
• Major projects in this role focus on efficiency improvements and data accuracy, that could include:
  • Implementing solutions to improve efficiency in the processes.
  • Complete various process mapping exercises (e.g., process flow, swim lane, etc.).
  • Create content overview for different vehicle modules.
  • Facilitates workshops to define the current process and outline areas of opportunity.
• NOTE: most of the processes within TX-511/512 are systematic and information based, so many of the improvement opportunities lie in systematic process changes.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Majors: Pursuing a BS or Graduate Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Business Management, Operations Management, MIS (Management Information Systems), Computer Science or other relevant degrees.
• Skills:
  • MS Excel and Office Suite knowledge.
  • Strong computer aptitude (ability to learn BMW Group systems, SAP, SQL, etc.).
  • 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 helpful.
  • Knowledge or experience of manufacturing processes and workflows helpful.
  • German language is a plus.
• Must commit to three co-op rotations as an enrolled student.
• 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 May 19th – August 8th, 2025.