South Carolina Is BMW's Most Important Address.

South Carolina is home to BMW's largest manufacturing plant in the world, producing X-series SUVs for global markets and anchoring a world-class automotive supply chain in the Upstate region.

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290K+

Jobs in South Carolina tied directly or indirectly to the automotive industry.

$14B

contributed to South Carolina's economy annually by the automotive and mobility industry.

#1

Top state in the US for value of exported vehicles by dollar value.

Key Companies Driving Growth

BMW's Spartanburg plant anchors South Carolina's automotive economy, with Volvo, Mercedes Vans, and a deep network of global tier-one suppliers building a complete manufacturing ecosystem.

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BMW Manufacturing

BMW's Spartanburg plant is the largest BMW facility in the world by volume, producing X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, and XM models and exporting to over 125 countries from South Carolina.

🌐 ~ 11,000 SC employees

Volvo Cars South Carolina

Volvo opened its only US manufacturing plant in Berkeley County, South Carolina in 2018, producing the S60 sedan for domestic and export markets and bringing a second European OEM to the state.

🌐 ~ 1,500 SC employees

Mercedes-Benz Vans

Mercedes-Benz Vans operates a North American assembly plant in North Charleston, South Carolina, producing the Sprinter van for commercial and passenger use. The facility employs production workers, quality inspectors, and skilled trades technicians in a modern and highly automated assembly environment that represents a major investment in the state's transportation manufacturing sector.

🌐 ~ 1,300 SC employees

Why Technicians Choose South Carolina

BMW's Biggest Plant on the Planet

BMW's Spartanburg facility is the single largest BMW manufacturing plant in the world, making South Carolina uniquely central to the company's global production strategy and a prestigious place to build a career.

Three European OEM Plants in One State

South Carolina hosts BMW, Volvo, and Mercedes-Benz Vans, making it one of only a handful of US states with multiple major European automakers operating full production plants within its borders.

Largest Vehicle Exporter in the US

South Carolina exports more vehicles by dollar value than any other US state, reflecting the global quality and scale of automotive manufacturing being done here and the career prestige that comes with it.

Growing Supplier Base and Strong Pay

BMW's presence has attracted over 200 automotive suppliers to the Upstate region, creating a deep job market with competitive wages, career mobility, and opportunities at every level of the automotive supply chain.

Opportunities in South Carolina's Automotive Sector

Vehicle Assembly Technician

Build BMW X-series SUVs on the production line in Greer, South Carolina, the largest BMW plant in the world. Entry accessible via technical college with strong employer-sponsored training programs.

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Vehicle Assembly Technician

Program, install, and maintain advanced robotic systems at BMW's Greer plant and its growing network of South Carolina tier-one supplier facilities across the Upstate region.

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Automotive Engineer

Design manufacturing processes, quality systems, and vehicle systems for BMW and South Carolina's strong base of tier-one engineering and production technology supplier firms.

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290K+

Auto Industry Jobs

Ready to Launch Your Automotive Career in South Carolina?

Whether you are building BMW X5s in Spartanburg, Volvo sedans in Berkeley County, Mercedes Sprinter vans in North Charleston, or working across South Carolina's supplier network, automotive careers here are world-class.

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