Final Assembly - Placement Year 2027

BMW Group UK; Chichester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday (pro rata)

Pension scheme

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Advantages scheme

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars at Goodwood invites applications for a Final Assembly Intern as part of a 12.5‑month placement commencing July 2027. You will support quality tasks, drive improvements to production processes and assist senior management with project activities.

Join a luxury automotive team to develop problem solving, data interpretation, and CAD/Python skills while contributing to on‑line reporting and continuous improvement across the assembly line.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or integrated Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (2:2 or above).
• Fluent in English; a working knowledge of German would be beneficial.
• Strong PC skills including Microsoft Office, CAD, SharePoint, Python.
• Problem solving, time management and communication demonstrated in university projects or activities.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage production quality tasks; help solve them through active problem-solving activities.
• Analyse and implement improvements to production processes.
• Coordinate and steer senior production management circles on working and project levels.
• Data collation to support reporting and running of the Assembly Line.
• Review, steer and deliver continuous improvement projects within the production environment.

Skills

Problem solving

English language

Communication

MS Office

Time management

Data interpretation

Lean manufacturing awareness

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

Python

SharePoint

Job description

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.

About the Company

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.

Apply

If you apply, the next stages of the recruiting process include a virtual assessment centre and an in-person interview with the hiring manager.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 18th October 2026

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