Liaison Engineering Graduate

BMW Group; Chichester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car scheme

On-site restaurant

BMW Advantages scheme

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in Goodwood, UK, invites a Liaison Engineering Graduate to join a two-year programme starting September 2027. You will support engineering topics, contribute to root-cause analysis, and help develop digital tools to improve efficiency.

This role offers exposure to cross-functional teams across BMW Group and opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates are recent graduates in STEM with a passion for technology, strong analytical skills, and a willingness to

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or soon-to-be graduate in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering, CS, or Mathematics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with structured thinking.
• Interest in emerging technologies including AI and its application in engineering/manufacturing.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across functions.

Responsibilities

• Support management of engineering topics across the department, contributing to root-cause analysis and implementation of robust solutions.
• Participate in cross-functional problem-solving using structured methodologies.
• Develop and maintain engineering data, BOMs and release processes ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Identify and deliver digital tools and automation to drive efficiency across the department.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, logistics, purchasing and IT to translate needs into scalable solutions.

Skills

Power BI

CAD

Excel/Office

Analytical

Teamwork

AI interest

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Automotive Engineering

Computer Science

Mathematics

Tools

Catia v5

Power Apps

Power Automate

SharePoint

Job description

Job Title: Liaison Engineering Graduate

Posting Start Date: 10/4/26

Job Location (Long): Goodwood, United Kingdom

Job Description

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 (including a car scheme), 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, West Sussex (UK) – Liaison Engineering Graduate– 2 Year Graduate Programme (September 2027)

What Awaits You?

• Support the management of engineering topics across the department, contributing to root-cause analysis, containment actions, and the implementation of robust solutions in collaboration with teams across Plant Goodwood and Munich Engineering.
• Participate in cross-functional problem-solving activities using structured methodologies, bringing creative and technology-driven approaches to both technical and operational challenges.
• Contribute to the management and integrity of engineering data, Bills of Materials, and release processes, helping to ensure accuracy and compliance across Bespoke and Series environments.
• Identify, develop, and support the delivery of digital tools and business process automation solutions — including the exploration and practical application of AI — to drive operational efficiency and step change improvements across the department.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, logistics, purchasing, and IT to understand business needs and translate them into scalable, effective solutions.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of technical documentation, including process guides, system specifications, and training materials, supporting a right-first-time and knowledge-sharing culture.
• Actively seek out new technologies, methodologies, and ways of working; test new approaches, learn from failure, and champion innovation within the team and wider business.
• Participate in business placements within the wider BMW Group, to broaden your strategic perspective and accelerate your professional development.
• Build a professional network across Engineering, Manufacturing, IT, Quality, and central BMW Group functions, initiating connections that drive knowledge sharing and unlock new opportunities.
• Contribute to the development and deployment of team and departmental strategy, bringing fresh thinking and a continuous improvement mindset to everything you do.

Qualifications And Experience

• A recent or soon-to-be graduate with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related STEM discipline.
• A proactive, curious mindset with a genuine passion for continuous learning, emerging technology, and making things work better.
• A broad, strategic outlook; someone who is as comfortable thinking about process, data, and systems as they are about engineering and manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to approach complex challenges in a structured and creative way, and the resilience to test, fail, and iterate toward successful outcomes.
• An interest in, and willingness to explore, new and emerging technologies including artificial intelligence and its practical application in an engineering and manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills; comfortable engaging with colleagues across all functions and levels of seniority.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint), Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate).
• Experience with CAD, Catia v5 would be advantageous.
• A willingness to travel and participate in placements across the BMW Group, embracing the opportunity to work in different cultures, teams, and environments.
• Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Business or technical German language skills are advantageous but not essential.

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.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance
• 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.

Application Details

To be eligible for this position, you must be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK.

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening checks and the offer of employment will be subject to results which we consider are satisfactory. Checks may include references, right to work, IT system Compliance Integrity Check (COIN), CV and relevant qualifications. Checks may also include criminal records, adverse financial (credit), directorships, address, internet research and/or driving licence. If you have any queries on any of these checks, please discuss with us and we will be happy to go through with you in more detail.

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.

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