Production Management Engineer (Interior Surfaces) - Placement Year

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

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Chichester is seeking a Production Management Engineering Intern for a 12-month internship. You will contribute to the efficient operations of production and engage in various improvement projects in the manufacturing of luxury interior components. Candidates should be pursuing a relevant Engineering degree and demonstrate strong problem-solving and organizational skills. The role offers a competitive salary of £27,000, along with benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

27 days holiday

Pension scheme

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Employee benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• Studying towards a relevant Engineering degree with expected 2:2 or above.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Proactive in taking projects from concept to implementation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient operation of production and execute product vision.
• Engage in production quality problem solving and process optimisation.
• Liaise and manage suppliers.

Skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Job description

Production Management Engineering Intern, Interior Surface Centre - 12 Month Internship (July 2026)

Entity, Location - Rolls Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood.

As part of the Interior Surface Centre, you will be contributing to the manufacturing of Rolls-Royce's beautifully crafted decorative interior surface components. As part of your role, you will ensure the smooth and efficient operation of production and execution of product vision through various improvement projects.

What awaits you?

• Production quality problem solving and process optimisation.
• Supplier liaising and management.
• Procurement and maintaining budget.
• Data analysis and visualisation.
• Research into digitalization and future technologies.

What should you bring along?

• Studying a Bachelor's or integrated Master's degree and on track to achieve a 2:2 or above in a relevant Engineering course.
• You need to be able to work independently within our team and have the ability to organise yourself as well as be able to work in the team environment.
• You will be required to work from your own initiative taking projects and tasks from concept through to a complete and implemented solution.

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.

What do you need to do now?

If you apply, the next stages of the recruiting process include online testing, an in-person assessment centre and then a virtual interview with the hiring manager.

Please note:

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

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