Digital Innovation - Placement Year

BMW Group UK; Chichester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site restaurant

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in Goodwood is seeking a forward-thinking student for a Digital Innovation - Placement Year. You will learn the production line, maintain and develop computing solutions to support the team building the best car in the world, and push digital solutions across assembly.

You will work on Industry 4.0 initiatives and gain insight into data-driven improvements. Ideal candidates study Computer Science or Engineering with a 2:2 or higher, have Lean Manufacturing or Quality

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or integrated Master's degree with a 2:2 or above in Computer Science, Engineering, or a relevant course.
• Knowledge in Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Systems or Quality Systems.
• Ideally you will have a good knowledge of manufacturing techniques.
• Able to communicate in English; German would be beneficial.
• You should work from your own initiative and deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Strong PC skills and MS Office knowledge; Manufacturing Systems are desirable.
• Any coding experience (SQL or Python) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identify digital solutions that support continuous improvement of product quality.
• Understand computer systems used within assembly.
• Lead digital innovations towards Industry 4.0 to improve efficiency.
• Resolve complex issues related to production systems.
• Develop into a well-rounded professional taking concepts to implemented solutions.
• Analyze data sets to provide transparency and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support the Value Production System and Work Organisation throughout assembly.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Manufacturing Systems

Quality Systems

MS Office

English

German (beneficial)

SQL

Python

Education

Bachelor's or integrated Master's in Computer Science/Engineering

Job description

Digital Innovation - Placement Year

START WITH WHAT ENERGISES YOU.

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 - Placement Year (July 2027)

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 you should 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, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
• 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.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 18th October 2026