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Assembly Quality Projects - Placement Year

Top Undergraduate Employer
About 4/5
Deadline: 30th November 2025
Salary: £27,000
Job Type:
Placement (10 Months+)
Job Roles:
Automotive Engineering
Manufacturing
Locations:
Selhurstpark Rd, Chichester PO18 0PS

Job Description

Assembly Quality Projects - Placement Year

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood – Assembly Quality Management - 13 Month Placement (July 2026)

We are seeking a forward-thinking student that has a passion for problem solving, and technological innovation to join our Assembly Quality Management department. You will play a fundamental part in supporting the development and improvement of key business and quality processes.

As an intern you will quickly learn the complexities of our production line and will play a pivotal role in developing robust quality improvements that help us on our mission to ‘take the best that exists and make it better’. Come and join our team at an exciting time, as we push the boundaries of what perfection is at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.

What awaits you?

  • Actively solving complex issues related to our production systems.
  • Support, coordination and management of specific daily tasks and longer-term projects.
  • Co-ordination and steering of key performance indicators (KPI’s).
  • Support and implementation of quality improvements through complex problem solving.
  • Analysis of data sets to give transparency to the existing target environment with a view to offering improvement opportunities.
  • Steering and implementation of planning activities to support volume flexibility and new product introduction.
  • Supporting the implementation of the Value Production System and Work Organisation throughout the Assembly process.
  • Developing into an all rounded professional ready to take on any challenge they are faced with.

What should you bring along?

  • Studying a Bachelor’s or integrated Master’s degree and on track to achieve a 2:1 or above in an Engineering, IT or relevant course.
  • Knowledge in Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Systems and or Quality Systems.
  • Ideally you will have a good knowledge of manufacturing techniques.
  • Able to communicate in the English language; German would be beneficial.
  • You need to be able to work independently within the management team, have the ability to organise yourself and work in a team environment.
  • You will be required to work from your own initiative taking projects and tasks from concept through to a complete and implemented solution.
  • Strong PC skills and a good working knowledge of MS Office.
  • Knowledge of Manufacturing Systems is desirable.

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

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.


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