Blake McDavid, a mechanical engineering major from Kingsport, Tennessee, worked as a co-op student at BMW Manufacturing Company in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
McDavid worked in MN-31 which is responsible for the supplier quality of software, interior, and electric components. Some of his responsibilities as a co-op included: problem solving quality issues with external QMTs and suppliers, supporting prufecubing and line trial events, and performing product and process audits at suppliers.
The most valuable benefit he received by accepting his co-op was gaining experience in a real-world working environment and networking with individuals who have had very successful careers in automotive engineering.
