This is a Co-Op position which requires three alternating rotations (e. g. 1st rotation: Spring, 2nd rotation: Fall, 3rd rotation: Summer).

The main objectives for this term revolve the daily operations of managing safety initiatives and driving continual improvement for ergonomic concerns within the Body Shop. 

The qualified co-op should expect to contribute & improve in the following functions:

• Maintain and perform Ergonomic evaluations to help reduce ergonomic concerns within the body shop operator processes. 
• Collaborate with Health and Safety to ensure the functionality of Ergonomic is optimized for Bodyshop processes.
• Maintain accident investigation reports and communicate any overdue reports with appropriate section leaders and section managers.
• Maintain electronic library for all Bodyshop Safety Change Management Forms.
• Assists in assigning counter actions for all open safety concerns reported through the SafetyNet phone application.
• Researches and prepares relevant topics for the Bodyshop Daily Safety Update communication.
• Perform noise mapping throughout TX-2 processes to ensure Bodyshop is achieving dB levels that meet OSHA compliance standards.
• Assists in other industrial hygiene projects. 
• Supports the Wellbeing Initiative project by attending meetings and providing logistical support when Wellbeing Initiative representatives are conducting activities in Bodyshop.
• Conducts safety audits on the production floor to ensure Bodyshop is meeting safety standards. 
• Supports the safety group by attending meeting free time at process supporter boards.
• Provides extra safety presence by walking the production floor, visiting with associates to answer questions, and give attention to their safety concerns.
• Supports weekly safety onboarding training for newly hired Bodyshop associates.
• Supports audit prep initiatives. 
• Maintains the Bodyshop safety intern pass down training guide.
• Perform noise mapping throughout TX-2 processes to ensure TX-2 is achieving dB levels that meet OSHA compliance standards. Assists in other industrial hygiene projects 

Innovation is imagining what’s NEXT when no one else can. Shaping your future starts here, as we believe our Gen>NEXT students are the future leaders of BMW. Our vision is to secure BMW Manufacturing’s excellence by attracting the best of the best. We believe in creating a hands-on environment where you can directly impact the future of mobility. You will be guided and mentored throughout inspiring tasks and projects. As one of our Gen>NEXT students, you will be part of the team from day one and encouraged to add new ideas and value to the business.

• Occupational Safety and Health Degree, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Safety and Health
• MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).
• Problem Solving skills
• Ability to train others
• Project leadership skills
• Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major).
• Have full-time 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 complete 3 alternating work terms for Co-op positions. 
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours / week).
• Transfer students must have a GPA from current university.
• Must Attach an unofficial transcript upon applying 
• Complete and pass a substance abuse test before the work term. 
• The work term dates for this position are January 3 2022 through May 6 2022

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 employees.