Liaison Engineering - Placement Year

BMW Group; Chichester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Pay

27 days holiday per year pro rata

Pension scheme

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Advantages scheme

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited, part of the BMW Group, invites a driven student to join the Liaison Engineering team at Goodwood for a 13‑month placement starting July 2027. You will support the Series Engineering interface, coordinate trials with the Engineering department and drive project delivery from day one.

The role demands a 2:1 degree in Automotive/Mechanical Engineering, strong organisational and communication skills, and fluent English (German is a plus).

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree and returning to studies for a minimum of 6 months after placement.
• Must have a 2:1 degree or be on track for one in Automotive/Mechanical Engineering.
• Fluent spoken English is essential; German would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate trials of solutions with the Engineering department and provide constructive feedback on modules.
• Track deviations in the process and support current and requested production activities.
• Use structured problem-solving techniques to identify root causes of complex problems.
• Analyse, visualise and support data-driven decisions from production line and internal sources.
• Take an active role in problem-solving across production areas and manage finesse activities.
• Lead and coordinate structured Engineering meetings and ensure successful project implementation during the placement.

Skills

Self-motivation

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Planning skills

Communication skills

Fluent English

Education

2:1 Degree in Automotive/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD (Catia v5)

CAD (Siemens NX)

SolidWorks

Job description

We believe in creating an environment where our placement students really can learn and develop during their time with us and where they are given their own areas of responsibilities from the start. Our experts and mentors will treat you as part of the team from day one, encouraging you to bring your own ideas to the table and giving you the opportunity to really show what you can do.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited 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. 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 13-month placement.

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, gaining practical insights into the corporate operations of a world-class automotive manufacturer.

Rolls Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood, West Sussex (UK) - Liaison Engineering - Placement Year (July 2027)

We are looking for a driven and motivated student to support our Liaison Engineering Team who are responsible forthe Series Engineering interface atPlant Goodwood.

What awaits you?

• Leading and co-ordinating trials of solutions alongside the Engineering department and developing constructive feedback onthe modules.
• Tracking of deviations in theprocess, currently running and being requested.
• Use structured problem-solving techniques to identify and prove complex problem root causes.
• Analyse, visualise and support data driven decisions from production line and internal department data sources.
• Active role in overall problem-solving process within all production areas.
• Management and tracking of all finesse activities handled through Engineering.
• Leading and co-ordination of structured Engineering meetings.
• Successful implementation of a project throughout the placement.

What should you bring along?

• Studying towards a 2:1Degree in Automotive / Mechanical Engineering.
• Self-motivated individual with good interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational, planning and communication skills.
• Fluent spoken English is essential. German language would be advantageous.
• Good CAD Competence (i.e. ideally Catia v5 or Siemens NX, Solidworks).
• Broad material knowledge, both Automotive and high end products.

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 - Enjoy a supportive working environment that promotes wellbeing, flexibility and sustainable success.
• 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