Body in White, Quality - Placement Year

BMW Group; Chichester; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer is offering an internship in Body in White. This position involves analyzing quality issues, reporting, and implementing improvements within body production. Candidates should be studying Mechanical Engineering and have a passion for the automotive industry. The role provides a competitive salary of £27,000, 27 days holiday, and additional benefits. Apply by November 30, 2025.

Benefits

Competitive salary

27 days holiday

Attractive pension scheme

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Studying a Bachelor's or integrated Master’s degree with a target of 2:2 or above.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Must return to studies for a minimum of 6 months post-placement.

Responsibilities

• Analyze quality issues in body production.
• Develop and implement process improvements.
• Support production team in daily requirements.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering knowledge

Passion for the automotive industry

Excellent communication skills

CAD experience (CATIA, PRISMA)

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of German

Education

Bachelor's or integrated Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

PRISMA

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

We believe in creating an environment where our placement students really can learn and develop during their time with us and where they are given their own areas of responsibilities from the start. Our experts and mentors will treat you as part of the team from day one, encouraging you to bring your own ideas to the table and giving you the opportunity to really show what you can do.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is part of the BMW Group and its Goodwood manufacturing plant sits in the heart of the West Sussex countryside.

As the epitome of exclusive super luxury, a Rolls-Royce delivers unmatched quality, style and performance. Behind the legendary brand is a team of passionate and highly talented people who do their utmost to satisfy the wishes of clients who commission a Rolls-Royce. Each year we offer internship opportunities and are keen to hear from you if you are currently studying an undergraduate degree and looking to complete a 13-month placement.

The maxim of Sir Henry Royce, ‘take the best that exists and make it better’, permeates in everything we do at Rolls-Royce. As a student, you will have hands on experience from day one, gaining practical insights into the corporate operations of a world-class automotive manufacturer.

Internship - Body in White - 12 Month Placement (July 2026)

Entity, Location – Rolls Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood.

You will work alongside our ambitious quality specialists who work non-stop in ensuring our body shop quality targets are met and issues found are steered back to our body manufacturing partners in Germany. Furthermore, you will also support our production team in achieving their daily production requirements. Our team is seeking an intern to join from July 2025.

What awaits you?

• Analysis of quality issues (geometry topics, process topics, integration topics, etc.).
• Regular quality reporting.
• Developing and implementing process improvements within our body production areas.
• New model launch work and managing special body trials.
• Interface with other teams, engineering areas and central BMW / Rolls-Royce Motor Cars departments.

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 or similar Engineering course.
• Passion for the automotive industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for presentations and report writing.
• CAD experience (CATIA, PRISMA).
• Able to work independently as well as collaborate with the team.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of German would be beneficial but is not essential.

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.

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

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