Parts Quality - Placement Year

BMW Group; Chichester; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer is seeking an intern for a 13-month placement in Parts Quality. The intern will gain hands-on experience in Quality Assurance processes while enjoying a competitive salary of £27,000, 27 days of annual leave, and various employee benefits. Applicants must have prior experience in automotive production and be returning to studies after the placement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

27 days holiday

Attractive pension scheme

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Employee benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• Internship requires returning to studies for a minimum of 6 months after completion.
• Must provide proof of legal right to work in the UK.
• Interest in parts quality and assurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to concept work and supplier nomination.
• Ensure launch readiness at component level.
• Manage supplier Parts Quality performance.
• Handle non-conforming supplied parts.

Skills

Previous work experience within Automotive Production systems

Skills in Engineering and/or Business Management

Experience in project management

Understanding of MS Office and IT Systems

Education

NVQ level 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

A GOOD INTERNSHIP IS NEVER HANDS-OFF. We believe in creating an environment where our interns really can learn by doing during their time with us and where they are given their own areas of responsibilities from the start. That’s why our experts treat you as part of the team from day one, encourage you to bring your own ideas to the table – and give you the opportunity to really show what you can do.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars 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 a number of internship opportunities and are keen to hear from you if you are currently studying an undergraduate degree and are looking to complete a 12 month placement. The maxim of Sir Henry Royce – ‘take the best that exists and make it better’ permeates everything we do at Rolls-Royce. As a student, you will have hands on experience from day one, while gaining practical insight into the corporate operations of a world-class automotive manufacturer.

Parts Quality – 13 Month Placement (July 2026)

Entity, Location – Rolls Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood. The Parts Quality team is responsible for the Quality Assurance of Purchased Parts to Goodwood throughout the complete product cycle

What awaits you?

• The Parts Quality contribution to concept work and supplier nomination.
• Ensuring launch readiness at component level for the introduction of current and new models.
• The Parts Quality activities within the SE-Teams and at suppliers as part of the industrialisation process.
• Supplier process and product validation through process series and initial sampling.
• The management and containment of non-conforming supplied parts within the Rolls-Royce Plant.
• The closed-loop problem resolution of Parts Quality problems with suppliers (incl. Field issues).
• The management of supplier Parts Quality performance and implementation of corrective actions (incl. escalation, supplier performance improvement, requalification).
• Managing the Parts Quality implications of running changes, supplier relocations and model run-out.
• Tailored Parts Quality activities for bespoke features.

What should you bring along?

• The internship requires the individual to have previous work experience within Automotive Production systems.
• NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) qualification.
• Understanding of MS Office and IT Systems.
• Skills in Engineering and/or Business Management.
• Experience in project management.

What can you look forward to?

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £27,000, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 40 hours a week.
• 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: We operate rolling recruitment, this means we may close the application window earlier than identified, if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. 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: 30th November 2025. Any further questions? Email us on [e-mail]