Production Quality Data Specialist - Placement Year

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft; Coleshill CP; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Coleshill is offering an internship as a Production Quality Data Specialist for a 13-month placement starting in July 2026. You will be involved in data extraction and visualisation, supporting quality engineers, and innovating production processes. Candidates should be pursuing a relevant degree and have an interest in data visualisation tools. Competitive salary and attractive benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

26 days holiday per annum

On-site gym

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Qualifications

• Studying a Bachelor's or integrated Master's degree and on track to achieve a 2:2 or above.
• Experience with, or willingness to learn, data visualisation tools.
• An understanding of basic web development skillsets would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Extract and visualise production data.
• Support quality engineers in resolving quality issues.
• Work with QMS teams to innovate and digitalise production.

Skills

Data visualization

Basic web development

Agile project management

Education

Bachelor's or integrated Master's degree in Mechanical/Production Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Job description

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Production Quality Data Specialist - Placement Year

NO NEED TO PREDICT THE FUTURE. YOU CAN CREATE IT.

SHARE YOUR PASSION.

We believe in creating an environment where our interns really can learn by doing and where they are given their own areas of responsibility right from the start of their time with us. That’s why our experts will 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.

BMW Group Plant Hams Hall is a modern, state-of-the-art engine manufacturing facility, located just outside Birmingham, UK. Producing the latest generation of three and four cylinder petrol engines, and precision machining key engine components, the plant has recently celebrated 20 years of successful production. Operating seven days a week, with more than one engine rolling off the line per minute, the plant plays a key role in BMW Group’s global production network, supplying engines for BMW and MINI, including some of the latest plug-in hybrid vehicles.

BMW Plant Hams Hall - Production Quality Data Specialist – 13 Month Placement (July 2026)

As a team we are responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System at BMW Plant Hams Hall. Our team conducts internal audits of production processes to ensure conformity and identify areas of optimisation. An element of our team focuses on Quality IT: The production systems, tools and data utilised to maximise our output and guarantee BMW’s world-class quality standards. We are seeking an intern to join us in July 2026.

What awaits you?

• Extracting and visualising the masses of data our production system generates.
• Support our quality engineers in leading the problem resolution of any quality issues within the Assembly function.
• Working with QMS teams to Innovate and Digitalise production in line with our core business processes.
• Offering consultancy to the wider business on how they can improve their processes using digitalisation and business reporting.
• Responsible for the detailed representations of large datasets to steer and forecast our quality landscape.

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 Mechanical/Production based Engineering course, or similar.
• Experience with, or willingness to learn, data visualisation tools, namely Power BI.
• An understanding of basic web development skillsets would be beneficial.
• A general understanding of the Agile project management methodology.
• A willingness to learn as well as to teach.

What can you look forward to?

• Great Pay –A competitive annual salary of£26,600, 26 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract)and an attractive pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are39 hours a week, with a half day on a Friday, helping you develop a fulfilling work-life balance.
• Exciting Additional Benefits –You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, including an on-site gym, 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:

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 30th November 2025