Manufacturing Engineering & Assembly - Placement Year

Manufacturing Engineering, Assembly – 13 Month Placement (July 2026) Entity, Location – Rolls Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood. We enable the assembly teams to continuously improve and sustain their process through our expertise to deliver the utmost product quality, whilst providing validated equipment to facilitate the philosophy of ‘Right first Time’. We are responsible to develop assembly processes, design and purchase equipment and influence future products to meet the requirements to build vehicles meeting cost, quality and volume targets. Our team is seeking three interns to join from July 2026.

What awaits you?

• You will learn the manufacturing planning process from concept idea to implementation on the shopfloor applying lean manufacturing principles.
• You will work on a variety of different projects, ranging from new model introduction to site development.
• The opportunity to apply design and manufacturing skills learnt at university in a real time environment.
• Conduct data analysis using different software products (e.g. Microsoft VBA) and develop coding skills.
• Have a great exposure to other departments and experts in the industry, not only at plant Goodwood but other sites and with suppliers.
• You will be involved in a variety of different tasks and topics, not only engineering, but project management, finance, logistics, production, etc. and will learn the ins and outs on how an OEM runs.
• Develop your presentation skills and support management on a day-to-day basis with arising tasks.
• You will be assigned a personal mentor for all queries, doubts ensuring a smooth onboarding process.

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 a Mechanical, Manufacturing or Automotive Engineering course.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Systems and / or Quality Systems would be beneficial.
• Fluent verbal and written English; German skills would be advantageous.
• Able to adapt working approach depending on specific requirements, work independently and organise yourself as well as collaborate with the team.
• Use your initiative to take projects and tasks from concept through to a complete and implemented solution.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office tools.

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