Product Integration - Placement Year

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft; Lindfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday pro rata

Pension scheme

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Advantages scheme

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Goodwood is offering a placement year in the Future Talent program. You will work within the Apprentice Training area to support onboarding, engagement activities and event planning for apprentices.

You will gain hands-on experience from day one, collaborating with mentors and cross-functional teams while developing practical skills in validation planning and test execution.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• Good understanding of vehicle systems and components.
• Familiarity with vehicle testing and validation processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and organizing validation tests for different vehicle systems.
• Support execution of validation tests including vehicle setup, instrumentation, data collection and post-test analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of validation activities.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving issues identified during validation tests.
• Document test results, observations and recommendations for future reference.
• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in vehicle testing and validation techniques.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas to improve the validation process.

Skills

Strong technical aptitude

Vehicle systems understanding

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Automotive Engineering

Tools

Measurement tools

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Job Title: Product Integration - Placement Year

Posting Start Date: 10/4/26

Job Location (Long): Goodwood, United Kingdom

Job Description:

START WITH WHAT INSPIRES YOU.

We believe in creating an environment where you, our placement student, can learn and develop during your time with us and where you are given your own areas of responsibility 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 show what you can really 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. 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 – Future Talent Events Placement Year (July 2027)

The Rolls-Royce Future Talent team is responsible for steering the training and development needs of all Intern, Graduates and Apprentices within our Goodwood office.

In the Apprentice Training area, you will be part of the team to support with all aspects of apprentice onboarding, apprentice marketing and school events. You will develop and organise apprentice engagement activities. Over the course of the year, you will build the skills needed to plan and run apprentice events including recruitment Assessment Centres and Welcome Evenings.

This is a fantastic opportunity, if you are excited about developing people, to gain first-hand knowledge, take responsibility for and further enhance the learning opportunities offered by the world’s leading premium automotive manufacturer.

What awaits you?

• Assist in planning and organizing validation tests for different vehicle systems.
• Support the execution of validation tests, including vehicle setup, instrumentation, data collection, and post-test analysis. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely completion of validation activities.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving issues identified during validation tests. - Contribute to the development and improvement of validation procedures and test protocols.
• Document test results, observations, and recommendations for future reference.
• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in vehicle testing and validation techniques.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas to improve the overall validation process.

What should you bring along?

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field. - Strong technical aptitude and understanding of vehicle systems and components. - Familiarity with vehicle testing and validation processes is a plus.
• Proficiency in using measurement tools and data acquisition systems. - Basic knowledge of vehicle dynamics, vehicle performance, and safety regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

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.

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.