Production Management Engineer - Placement Year

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

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer is seeking a Production Management Engineer for a 13-month placement. The role involves ensuring production efficiency, solving quality problems, and engaging in process optimization. Candidates should pursue a relevant Engineering degree and demonstrate both teamwork and independent work capabilities. The position offers a competitive salary of £27,000 and various employee benefits, including holiday and pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

27 days holiday

Attractive pension scheme

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Access to employee discount offers

Qualifications

• Studying a relevant Engineering course and achieving a 2:2 or above.
• Ability to work independently and be organized in team settings.
• Capable of taking projects from concept to implementation.

Responsibilities

• Solve production quality problems and optimize processes.
• Manage suppliers and budgets effectively.
• Analyze data and research future technologies.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s or integrated Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Production Management Engineer, Interior Surface Centre - 13 Month Placement (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 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

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