What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dimensional Focus Co-Op (Fall 2025) position at BMW?
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:
Dimensional Integration is the collection, merging and monitoring of quality data to improve the appearance and functional measurements of the vehicle. The purpose of this position is to provide the Dimensional Integration Team with support for data collection, data analysis, measurement reporting and problem solving for the Front End, Rear End and Doors. The position will utilize problem solving and design techniques to determine corrective action to improve final assembly quality.Dimensional Integration is the collection, merging and monitoring of quality data to improve the appearance and functional measurements of the vehicle. The purpose of this position is to provide the Dimensional Integration Team with support for data collection, data analysis, measurement reporting and problem solving for the Front End, Rear End and Doors. The position will utilize problem solving and design techniques to determine corrective action to improve final assembly quality.
The qualified intern/Co-op should expect to contribute & improve in the following functions:
Support follow up on Audit calls for the plant.
Analysis of quality measurement data.
Provide support for problem investigation.
Conduct preliminary data review dimensional issues in assembly.
Engineering – Mechanical or Industrial
Experience with Statistical Process Control preferred
Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software preferred
Interest in in-depth analysis of dimensional problems
The specific tasks to be completed will be determined by the Focus Team and will be dependent upon the problem landscape, but could include:
- Risk Analysis of collected data to determine Priority.
- Collection of measurement data.
- Conducting trials for different body shop process methods, assembly process methods, to determine dimensional impact of change.
- Tooling/Fixture Concept Development to solve assembly process problems.
- Working alongside Total Vehicle metrologists to measure elements of a problem to identify a root cause.
Qualifications:
Preferred: Engineering – Mechanical or Industrial
Experience with Statistical Process Control preferred
Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software preferred
Interest in in-depth analysis of dimensional problems
Must be an enrolled student during all three rotations (Co-Op)
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.
