Paint Shop Materials & Environmental Co-op

This is a co-op position which requires three alternating rotations (e. g. 1st rotation: spring, 2nd rotation: fall, 3rd rotation: summer).

The Materials and Planning Co-Op will be responsible for:

·Support and lead projects to improve quality of processes supporting use of Paint Shop materials.

·Determine root cause of defects related to process materials within Paint Shop.

·Paint shop consumes the largest amount of natural resources across the plant; it is crucial to constantly be working on ways to reduce energy consumption and water usage for sustainable production of BMW X-Vehicles. 

The Intern should expect to contribute and improve the following: 

·Maintain quality of all materials in paint shop

·Validate and integrate new materials

·Reduce energy consumption

·Manage paint suppliers and escalation topics

·Various production-critical tasks

·Launching BMW Individual Colors and Matte Colors

·Trialing new materials (PVC, wax, clearcoat, etc.)

·Energy reduction projects

Engineering Degree

Knowledge of Thermodynamics (Heat and Mass Transfer)

Willingness to work in a production environment

Flexible; good at multitasking and prioritizing

Good at working with people

Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Have full-time status at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States

Completed at least 30 credit hours

Able to complete 3 rotating terms for co-op positions

Have at least 1 remaining term in school after the completion of the co-op or internship

Transfer students must have a GPA from current university

Complete and pass a substance abuse test before the work term

MUST ATTACH A COPY OF UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT

Work dates are August 12th-December 13th, 2024.

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. 

Employment with BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC (BMW MC) is at-will and may be terminated at any time, with or without notice, at the option of BMW MC or the employee.