Interior Trim Engineering - Placement Year 2027

BMW Group UK; Chichester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay

Pension scheme

On-site restaurant

Advantages scheme

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in Goodwood is offering a Placement Year Intern role in Interior Trim starting July 2027. You will join a team that develops and validates new interior concepts, supporting quality planning, measurement method design, data collection, and production process improvements.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining structure, with attractive benefits and a pro-rata holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or integrated Master’s degree with 2:2 or above in Engineering or Science.
• Analytical, logical and self-motivated with strong attention to detail.
• Able to think creatively and use initiative.
• Able to multi-task while maintaining structure and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support development of new products within Quality Planning.
• Design and test measurement methods for Quality Engineers in new product introduction.
• Collect and analyse data to confirm product conformity and identify error trends.
• Undertake projects to investigate, analyse and improve production processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Creative thinking

Education

Bachelor's or integrated Master’s in Engineering or Science

Job description

Rolls Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood, Interior Trim Engineer - Placement Year (July 2027)

The Interior Trim Centre manufactures the main Interior Trim components fitted to all Rolls-Royce vehicles including seats, door panels and instrument panels. It is our attention to detail that produces world-class interiors. You will be part of a team that takes brand new concepts and makes them reality for the future of the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars portfolio. Our team is seeking a placement student to join from July 2027.

What awaits you?

• Working within the Quality Planning department to support the development of new products.
• Designing and testing measurement methods to support Quality Engineers in new product introduction.
• Data collection and analysis to confirm product conformity and identify error trends to support problem solving activities.
• Undertaking individual projects to investigate, analyse and improve production processes.

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 relevant Engineering or Science subject.
• Analytical, logical and self-motivated individual.
• Able to think creatively and use initiative.
• Able to multi-task whilst maintaining structure and attention to detail.

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 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.