Manufacturing Engineering / Paint Shop Technical Planning Co-Op (Fall 2025) Position Available In Spartanburg, South Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Manufacturing Engineering / Paint Shop Technical Planning Co-Op (Fall 2025) offers students the opportunity to actively engage in practical experiences, taking on specific responsibilities within the Technical Planning/Engineering team. Responsibilities include process layout development, project management, and process evaluation to support new model industrialization and existing vehicle production processes. Qualifications include being enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university in the United States, possessing a minimum GPA of 3.0, and having completed at least 30 credit hours. The work term dates are from August 11th to December 12th, 2025, and applicants must pass a substance abuse test before starting.
Job Description
Manufacturing Engineering / Paint Shop Technical Planning Co-Op (Fall 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 Gen>NEXTer 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 new model industrialization as well as to support existing vehicle production processes
The qualified co-op should expect to contribute & improve in the following functions:
Concept and Development of process layouts, equipment and tooling design, and process steps.
Participate in Design reviews of new model processes to integrate into series process.
Process evaluation for overall Production output – cycle time and availability.
Project management and supplier management.
New Model Project / Product / Process Design and analysis to support integration into series process / line.
Develop bi-annual major shutdown work coordination matrix for area of responsibility.
Maintain Process Flow Maps.
Standard Process confirmation testing – Oven Probe body processing, E-coat Destruct processing, Wax Destruct processing, Part Destruct processing.
Updating of annual document reviews.
Assistance in various projects and trials.
Qualifications:
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering
Willingness to learn.
Team player mindset.
Self-driven to push projects and tasks forward.
Good Communication skills.
Problem Solving / Analytical skills.
Organized and able to handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
MS Office knowledge required.
Basic CAD knowledge (preferred Catia).
Preferred but not mandatory: Excel macro, Sharepoint, Apex, etc.
Must be an enrolled student during all three rotations. 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 11th – December 12th, 2025. 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.
