Technical Planning - Placement Year (Interior Trim Centre)

Technical Planning - Placement Year (Interior Trim Centre)

Technical Planning, Interior Trim Centre – 13 Month Placement (July 2026)

Location – Rolls Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood.

Our team consists of three separate areas of focus: Series Planning - “Creating a robust core production”, Structure Planning - “Shaping the future production system” and Project Planning - “Developing future products”. We report into the Interior Trim Centre and are responsible for the production of all interior trim products within the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars marque. The department use core lean principles to develop the most efficient way of producing products without impact to our exceptional quality. The department influences the business through strategical decisions, coaching and communication. We are seeking four interns to join in July 2026.

What will you be doing?

• Manufacturing feasibility and realisation of design and engineering requirements within the concept development process
• Working in project teams on set deliverables
• Manage the introduction of new materials and processes
• Support the integration of new models into series manufacturing structures
• Establishing a Lean Manufacturing Environment, applying the company’s own VPS / CIP principles to reduce the 7 Wastes of Lean Manufacturing.
• Identification, procurement and installation of specialised tooling and key equipment including structures.
• Scenario planning to create the future production system considering all relevant planning premises from strategical analysis of future volume demands.

What should you bring along?

• Studying a Bachelor’s or integrated Master’s degree and on track to achieve a 2:2 or above in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Industrial Engineering or relevant course.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office.
• Fluent in English; working knowledge of German would be beneficial.
• Excellent team spirit and communication skills.
• Autodidactic ability of learning new methods and software applications.

What can you look forward to?

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £27,000, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 40 hours a week.
• Exciting Additional Benefits – You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, a subsidised on-site restaurant and access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts.

What do you need to do now?

If you apply, the next stages of the recruiting process include online testing, an in-person assessment centre and then a virtual interview with the hiring manager.

Please note:

• We operate rolling recruitment, this means we may close the application window earlier than identified, if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
• To be eligible for this position, you must be returning to your studies, for a minimum of 6 months, after completion of this placement. You must be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK.
• We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of disability, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sex or sexual orientation.

At the BMW Group, we place great importance on equal treatment and equal opportunities. Our recruiting decisions are based on the personality, experience, and skills of the applicants.

Closing date for applications: 30th November 2025

Any further questions? Email us on FutureTalentRecruitment@bmwgroup.com

How to apply

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