Liaison Engineering Graduate

BMW Group; Chichester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday per annum

Pension scheme

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Advantages scheme

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood, invites applications for a two-year Liaison Engineering Graduate Programme starting September 2027. The role sits at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing and digital innovation, with live projects from day one and opportunities for international placements within the BMW Group.

You will work across Plant Goodwood and Munich Engineering, applying AI and data-driven methods to improve processes and delivery, while developing a wide professional network

Qualifications

• A recent or soon-to-be graduate with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related STEM discipline.
• Proactive mindset with passion for learning, emerging technology and improving processes.
• Broad strategic outlook across process, data and systems as well as engineering and manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with structured and creative approaches; resilient to iterate.
• Interest in AI applications in engineering and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Support management of engineering topics across the department, contributing to root-cause analysis and robust solutions.
• Participate in cross-functional problem-solving using structured methodologies.
• Manage and ensure integrity of engineering data, Bills of Materials, and release processes.
• Identify and develop digital tools and process automation solutions, including AI.

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Automotive Engineering

Computer Science

Mathematics

Analytical skills

Communication & teamwork

German language (advantage)

Tools

CAD

Catia v5

Power BI

Power Apps

Power Automate

Job description

Job Title: Liaison Engineering Graduate

Posting Start Date: 10/4/26

Job Location (Long):
Goodwood, United Kingdom

Job Description

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Start With What Innovates 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 (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 – Liaison Engineering Graduate– 2 Year Graduate Programme (September 2027)

Join our two-year Graduate Programme, based within the Liaison Engineering, Bespoke Release and Operational Excellence teams. We are looking for someone with the ambition to take a broad, strategic view of how a world-class automotive business operates; someone who sees the connections between people, processes, data, and technology, and is driven to make them work better.

You will work at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and digital innovation, contributing to live projects and taking on real responsibility from day one. We want someone who actively seeks out new ideas and emerging technologies — including artificial intelligence and its practical application — and who is willing to ideate, test, fail, learn, and iterate in the pursuit of step change improvements. If you are energised by the challenge of overcoming obstacles, shaping new ways of working, and delivering meaningful impact across a globally renowned business, this is the role for you.

With the opportunity for multiple business placements within the wider BMW Group — potentially internationally — this programme is designed to fast-track ambitious, forward-thinking graduates into influential careers at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.

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.

What do you need to do now?

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.