Digital Innovation - Placement Year

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

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Chichester is seeking a Digital Innovation Intern to support their Assembly Quality Management department. The intern will focus on digitalisation initiatives, contributing to efficiency improvements and innovative solutions in the production process. Candidates should be pursuing a relevant degree, have strong analytical skills, and be eager to learn in a collaborative environment. This role offers a competitive salary of £27,000 and great benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary of £27,000

27 days holiday per annum

Attractive pension scheme

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Access to Advantages scheme for discounts

Qualifications

• On track to achieve a 2:2 or above.
• Able to communicate in English; German is beneficial.
• Work independently within the management team.

Responsibilities

• Seeking digital solutions for quality improvement.
• Gaining understanding of current computer systems.
• Spearheading digital innovations towards Industry 4.0.

Skills

Knowledge in Lean Manufacturing

Coding experience (SQL or Python)

Strong PC skills

Education

Bachelor's or integrated Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant course

Job description

A GOOD INTERNSHIP IS NEVER HANDS OFF. SHARE YOUR PASSION.

Everything starts with passion at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. It turns a profession into a vocation. It drives us to keep reinventing mobility and to bring innovative ideas onto the roads. Our teams work as a strong unit where every opinion is valued. We have set future-focused goals within a practical and long-term framework —all with the intention to enact positive change and continue our pursuit of proactive responsibility. Plus, we pride ourselves on providing a friendly, supportive environment and management style, having some great benefits for our employees, career development, progression and work-life balance.

We’re committed to providing an environment where you can be yourself and be your best. This includes welcoming you into an inclusive culture, investing in your continuous learning and development, giving you access to breadth and depth of experience. We want to provide you with challenging and rewarding opportunities to make a difference, offering flexible working options and giving ample reward and recognition.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood – Digital Innovation Intern - 12 Month Intership (July 2026)

We are seeking a forward-thinking student that has a passion for technological innovation to join our Assembly Quality Management department. You will play a fundamental part of our journey towards digitalisation and Industry 4.0, as we employ new digital and technological solutions to support the team that build the best car in the world.

As an intern you will quickly learn the complexities of our production line and will play a pivotal role in maintaining existing and developing new computing solutions that help us on our mission to ‘take the best that exists and make it better’. Now is the time for digital innovations at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, and we want you to be a part of it. Come and join our team at an exciting time, as we push the boundaries of what digital and technological solutions are possible for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.

What awaits you?

• Seeking digital solutions that support with the continuous improvement of the quality of our products.
• Gaining a deep understanding of the computer systems currently in use within assembly.
• Spearheading digital innovations that will propel us towards Industry 4.0, constantly seeking opportunities to leverage technology for increased efficiency.
• Actively solving complex issues related to our production systems.
• Developing into an all rounded professional ready to take on any challenge they are faced with.
• Analysis of data sets to give transparency to the existing target environment with a view to offering improvement opportunities.
• Supporting the implementation of the Value Production System and Work Organisation throughout the Assembly 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 Computer Science, Engineering, 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.
• Any coding experience, such as SQL or Python, is considered advantageous.

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 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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