Quality Steering and Reporting Graduate

BMW Group; Chichester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site restaurant

Pension scheme

27 days holiday (pro rata)

Advantages scheme discounts

Job summary

BMW Group in Goodwood, United Kingdom, invites applications for a two-year Quality Steering and Reporting Graduate Programme starting September 2027. You will rotate through your home department and other areas to build a broad basis in quality and production.

You will be mentored, receive high-quality training, and have opportunities to work flexibly and internationally as you contribute to continuous improvement and strong customer-focused quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or integrated master’s degree with a 2:2 or above in Engineering or related field.
• Strong PC skills and familiarity with basic quality tools.
• Excellent problem solving and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support, coordination and management of specific daily tasks and longer-term projects.
• Support the plant problem management process and coordination of new model topics.
• Support the implementation of quality-related processes to ensure product improvement.
• Support, analysis and implementation of quality improvements.
• Support with new vehicle inspection and defect reporting.

Skills

Structured problem solving

Time management

Effective communication

Understanding of quality tools

Education

Bachelor’s or integrated master’s in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD

SharePoint

Power BI

Job description

Job Title: Quality Steering and Reporting Graduate

Posting Start Date: 10/4/26

Job Location (Long):

Goodwood, United Kingdom

Job Description

START WITH WHAT MOVES YOU.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is situated in Goodwood, in the heart of the West Sussex countryside. We are committed to continuous development and attract and recruit candidates from diverse disciplines and backgrounds. Each year, we welcome a new cohort of apprentices, students, and graduates into our Future Talent programmes. These exciting opportunities are designed for school, college, and university leavers, allowing you to earn while you learn. You will gain invaluable insights and hands‑on experience in your chosen area of the business, setting you on a path to a successful career with us.

Our carefully designed graduate programme is delivered over two years. You will spend time in your home department as well as other areas of the business to enhance your friendships, networks, and knowledge of Rolls‑Royce Motor Cars.

During the two years, you’ll be taught by industry experts and mentored by supportive management. You’ll also have access to high-quality training and development that will stretch your knowledge. With the chance to work flexibly and internationally, this is your time to make a real impact day‑to‑day.

Rolls Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood – Quality Steering and Reporting Graduate– 2 Year Graduate Programme (September 2027)

Join our team as a Vehicle Quality Specialist, where you will play a key role in ensuring the highest standards throughout the production process. You will be responsible for validating and processing quality deviation reports from both production and early warranty phases. Your work will involve managing vehicle quality targets for series production, representing the plant's quality interests in projects, and driving continuous improvement to systematically reduce plant issues. You will investigate and clarify quality problems, focusing on their impact for customers, and guide problem management to help the plant achieve its targets sustainably. Acting as a crucial link between the plant and product line, you will collaborate across the BMW Group's quality network to develop processes and support effective quality meeting structures. If you have a passion for quality improvement and cross‑functional collaboration, we welcome your application.

What awaits you?

• Support, coordination and management of specific daily tasks and longer‑term projects.
• Supporting with the plant problem management process and coordination of new model topics.
• Supporting the implementation of quality‑related processes to ensure product improvement.
• Support, analysis and implementation of quality improvements.
• Support with new vehicle inspection and defect reporting.

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 an Engineering or relevant course.
• Extensive PC skills (Microsoft Office, CAD, SharePoint, Power BI etc).
• Structured problem solving.
• Understanding of the basic quality tools.
• Time management skills.
• Effective communication 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 – Contracted working hours are 38 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.

To be eligible for this position, you must be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK.

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening checks and the offer of employment will be subject to results which we consider are satisfactory. Checks may include references, right to work, IT system Compliance Integrity Check (COIN), CV and relevant qualifications. Checks may also include criminal records, adverse financial (credit), directorships, address, internet research and/or driving licence. If you have any queries on any of these checks, please discuss with us and we will be happy to go through with you in more detail.

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.

Any further questions? Email us on [e-mail]