Paint Shop Digitalization Co-op (Summer 2026)

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:

Support Paint Shop quality systems that impact pre-paint finish, corrosion, application, finish, paint repair, and new model launch areas through the development of process improvements, innovations, and software tools. The paint shop digitalization co-op will engage in problem solving activities related to quality and process flow topics. The paint shop digitalization co-op will work with department management teams to communicate existing concepts to improve transparency of the quality landscape and vehicle / information flow management. The paint shop digitalization co-op will investigate the next generation of flow concepts, software tools, and assess feasibility and potential benefits. Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Assignment duties and possible projects:

• Quality, Data Analytics, Problem Solving: Engage in problem solving in the department related to KPI impacts and quality.
• Develop new ways to display operations / quality data that facilitates a faster and clearer path from problem recognition to solution.
• Participate in problem solving activities in department to improve KPI's and develop new methods and tools.
• Develop new mobile software solutions to streamline the defect documentation process and other quality related processes.
• Develop or enhance tools to improve visibility of paint shop quality process adherence.
• Interface with existing plant quality management IT systems.
• Suggest and test new ideas and technology.
• Create innovative dashboards to quantify, understand, and visualize all the intricacies of paint shop departments from a quality perspective.

Qualifications:

• Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Data Science / Analytics, or other related degrees
• Proficiency in data engineering and analysis utilizing tools such as Python, SQL, or similar
• Preferred experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Quicksight, etc.
• On-premises / Cloud Database management preferred.
• Application development / design (Oracle APEX / Power Apps / Other low-code-no-code platforms) preferred.
• Microsoft Office Suite experience
• Agile Working Methodology
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail
• Effective communication skills.
• 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 18th - August 7th, 2026.
• Must be an enrolled student during all three rotations.

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.