Aerial view of the BMW Group Plant in Eisenach.

BMW Group Plants

Welcome to BMW Group Plant Eisenach.

Eisenach, in the German state of Thuringia, holds special importance for the BMW Group, being home to the first ever BMW car factory. The very first model to roll off the production line was the BMW 3/15. After German reunification, the BMW Group returned to Eisenach in 1992, establishing press tool engineering and production here as well as a manufacturing facility for sheet metal body parts.

Since its inception, Eisenach has grown into the BMW Group’s largest tooling facility as well as a key component supplier to its production network.

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Facts and Figures.

Tools

120

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tools a year made for BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad.

Sheet metal body parts

1000000

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sheet metal body parts a year made for BMW, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad.

Employees

450

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employees from 12 different countries.

Service portfolio.

Excellence in tooling
and component production.

BMW Group Plant Eisenach occupies a prominent position in the BMW Group’s production network, producing the press tools that give the wings, roof and bonnet of almost every BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce their distinctive shape. The BMW Motorrad plant in Berlin benefits from Plant Eisenach’s service spectrum too.

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Tool planning.

When it comes to tool planning, our responsibility encompasses the entire process of press tool production. Our main tasks include work planning and scheduling for the various tooling projects, the procurement of materials, purchased parts and services, and meeting cost calculations – including deadline and quality monitoring.

Thanks to our committed team and wealth of experience, every press tool is made on time, cost-effectively and in top quality.

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Tool engeneering.

Liaising with developers and designers, our tool engineering team ensures BMW’s hallmark features can be realised in every car. We also develop reliable production concepts and methodologies to ensure the manufacturability of products.

In the design department, the press tools are designed using state-of-the-art software, with standard part integration and parts list generation being automated. The use of advanced simulation technology ensures collision-free and stable integration of the tools into the original presses.

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Mechanical Manufacturing.

IIn mechanical production, the surface of the press tool is shaped with an accuracy of up to a hundredth of a millimetre. State-of-the-art milling systems form a structured and interconnected milling centre, with innovative, cutting-edge production technologies enabling high-quality, efficient mechanical production.

Interior view of the toolmaking area at the BMW Group.

Tooling.

At BMW Group Plant Eisenach, craftsmanship meets industrialisation. The highly digitalised and industrialised tooling department produces the sidewalls, roofs and bonnets of almost every BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce. The BMW Motorrad plant in Berlin benefits from Eisenach’s expertise and innovativeness too. The experienced hands of toolmakers are still very much in demand in press tool production.

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Part production.

The original production facility for sheet metal body parts has developed into an efficient parts production process for sophisticated small series. The Eisenach plant is the main supplier for the Rolls-Royce brand. Motorcycle tanks are manufactured here for BMW Motorrad and front fenders for the BMW M3, M4, M5 and M8.

To ensure our tools and sheet metal parts meet our discerning quality standards, employees carry out professional measurements using optical procedures and CNC technologies.

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Logistics.

Careers at
Plant Eisenach.

BMW Group Plant Eisenach is an exciting place to work, with challenging and responsible tasks and bright prospects for the future. Whether in planning, construction, tooling or production, why not share you passion with us and turn your visions into reality? Find out more about our career openings on our BMW Group Careers page.

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Information for School Students

Information for Teachers

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Information for Professionals

Our Responsibility.

Corporate responsibility is about more than just business success: we invest in innovative processes and production technologies for a sustainable and successful future too. For more on sustainability, our employees, and our environmental and social responsibility, visit the BMW Group website.

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Environmental Statement.

We believe decisive action in the interests of current and future generations is a prerequisite for success. That’s why we take responsibility – for our business success, the environment and society more generally. When it comes to our products, accountability is vital, from the supply chain through to the finished vehicle – but we also want to use our expertise to protect the environment and conserve resources. Cutting-edge technologies and our highly trained employees are helping us.

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Attractive Employer

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Corporate Culture

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Social Responsibility

Our Employees.

Without our team, not a single tool or body part would ever leave our factory gates. So, constantly developing their skills and personal strengths is something we see as essential. Against the backdrop of the diverse challenges around the world and highly trained workers, we proactively invest in attracting and developing talent.

We not only reward outstanding performance but also offer fringe benefits such as support for old-age provision. A good work-life balance and health protection are also a given with us. After all, every single employee is a part of BMW and of our future.

Our Unique Corporate Culture.

So, what is it that sets us apart? Us. Working together. Inspiring and supporting each other. It’s this sense of togetherness that shapes our passion for cars, technology and much more besides, allowing us to write a little piece of automotive and motorcycle history every day. It takes a very special corporate culture to come up with groundbreaking innovations and unique products like we do.

We want every one of our colleagues to feel safe, at ease, and able to benefit from equal opportunities and grow with us. That’s why our culture is based on five core values: openness, trust, appreciation, transparency and responsibility. These values underpin our dealings with each other and help us nurture our own unique team spirit.

Responsibility Beyond the Factory Gates.

Together we are strong. That’s why we are actively committed to cultural, social and sports initiatives across the local region. We support the Thuringian sports association ThSV Eisenach, the Wartburg Castle concerts and people with disabilities, to name just a few. What’s more, to strengthen Thuringia’s position as a business location, we actively maintain partnerships with various educational institutions and work closely with Thuringian associations such as Automotive Thüringen e.V., the Erfurt Chamber of Industry and Commerce, and the Association of the Metal and Electrical Industry Thuringia e.V.

Contact & Directions.

Address

BMW Group Plant Eisenach
Stedtfelder Straße 2
99819 Krauthausen bei Eisenach

Contact

Got a question about one of our products, your own BMW or the technical specs of our cars?
Contact BMW Customer Service at:

kundenbetreuung@bmw.de

Welcome to BMW Group Plant Eisenach.

Facts and Figures.

Service portfolio.