Final Assembly - Placement Year

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft; Lindfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday (pro rata)

On-site restaurant

Pension scheme

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars at Goodwood is offering a Final Assembly Intern placement year beginning July 2027. You will be part of a large team assembling vehicles, with hands‑on responsibility from day one, and opportunities to lead improvements in production quality and efficiency.

The role requires ongoing study in Mechanical Engineering and a 12.5‑month placement, with English fluency and beneficial German knowledge. Expect a competitive package and on‑site benefits in the UK.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or integrated Master’s in Mechanical Engineering or related field with a 2:2 class or higher.
• Fluent in English; German working knowledge is beneficial.
• Strong PC skills: MS Office, CAD, SharePoint, Python.
• Excellent problem solving, time management and communication during university projects.
• Ability to interpret data and make recommendations.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge is advantageous.
• Evidence of other relevant skills demonstrated in projects or activities.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination and management of production quality tasks and solve them through active problem‑solving activities.
• Assist, analyse and implement improvements to our production processes.
• Coordinate and steer senior production management circles both on working and project levels.
• Data collation to support the reporting and running of the Assembly Line.
• Review and deliver continuous improvement projects within the production environment.

Skills

Fluent in English

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Data interpretation

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's or integrated Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

2:2 (or higher) classification

Tools

CAD

SharePoint

Python

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Final Assembly - Placement Year

Posting Start Date: 10/4/26

Job Location (Long):

Goodwood, United Kingdom

Job Description:

START WITH WHAT BUILDS YOU.

We believe in creating an environment where our interns really can learn by doing and where they are given their own areas of responsibility right from the start of their time with us. That’s why our experts will treat you as part of the team from day one, encourage you to bring your own ideas to the table – and give 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.

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, while gaining practical insights into the corporate operations of a world‑class automotive manufacturer. 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 12.5‑month placement.

Rolls Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood, Final Assembly Intern - Placement Year (July 2027)

We are a large team responsible for assembling vehicles from the iconic ‘marriage’ of the engine/chassis until the journey end of becoming a finished Rolls‑Royce vehicle. Driven by our customer demand, we strive to achieve all our quality, cost and time targets daily. Problem solving, project and people management, vehicle inspection, finesse and assembly skills form part of our main daily business. Our team is seeking an intern to join from July 2027.

What awaits you?

• Support the coordination and management of specific production quality tasks and help solve them through active problem‑solving activities.
• Support, analyse and implement improvements to our overall production processes.
• Support, coordinate and steer senior production management circles both on working and project levels.
• Data collation to support the reporting and running of the Assembly Line.
• Review, steer and deliver the overall continuous improvement projects within the production environment.

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 relevant course.
• Fluent in English; a working knowledge of German would be beneficial.
• Extensive PC skills (Microsoft Office, CAD, SharePoint, Python etc).
• Problem solving, time management and communication skills shown through involvement in projects and activities undertaken at university or in spare time.
• Ability to interpret data and give recommendations based on this.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge would be beneficial.
• Any other skills that will benefit our business that you can give evidence of how you have applied these skills.

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.

Please note:

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: Sunday 18th October 2026

Any further questions? Email us on [e-mail]