Material & Process Analyst Intern — Placement Year

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft; Lindfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site restaurant

Advantages scheme

27 days holiday pro rata

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Goodwood is seeking a Technology, Material and Process Analyst Intern for a placement year, starting July 2027. You will gain hands-on laboratory experience, develop testing plans, and work on metals, non-metals, chemistry, and materials processes in a fast-paced automotive setting.

You will interpret results, prepare test reports, contribute to new test methods, and engage with multiple partners across BMW Group plants.

Qualifications

• Study of materials science, chemistry, surface technology, plastics technology, mechanical engineering or scientifically based education and experience that are relevant to the professional role.
• Proven experience in a laboratory environment and practical experience with material analysis in the laboratory is desirable.
• Broad knowledge of production processes and BMW wider business to support technical knowledge is desirable.
• Analytical thinking, ability to work in a team, IT skills and a structured way of working.
• In-depth knowledge of problem resolution techniques and / or project management.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and Environmental impacts.
• Valid UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Learn the spectrum of laboratory research in an agile environment.
• Develop testing plans with us, accompany us in carrying out and evaluating complex investigations and problem analyses in the areas of metals/non-metals as well as chemistry and process materials.
• Work on topics of the future and participate to shape them with us.
• Use the knowledge you have learned to interpret the results, generate recommendations and solutions, and learn to create test reports.
• Support in the development of test methods and the continuous improvement of existing test methods and get the opportunity to make a decisive contribution to the production of the future.
• Through daily contact with a wide range of process partners, you gain deep insights into various areas of the company and help shape them.
• Enjoy cross-site collaboration and communication with the plants and other TWA/laboratory locations.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

IT skills

Education

Materials science or related study

Chemistry related study

Mechanical engineering background

Job description

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Goodwood is seeking a Technology, Material and Process Analyst Intern for a placement year, starting July 2027. You will gain hands-on laboratory experience, develop testing plans, and work on metals, non-metals, chemistry, and materials processes in a fast-paced automotive setting.

You will interpret results, prepare test reports, contribute to new test methods, and engage with multiple partners across BMW Group plants.