Technical Planning Assembly - Placement Year

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Oxford offers a Technical Planning Assembly Internship for 13 months starting July 2026. Interns will work on equipment planning, structural assessments, and tooling design, gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates are pursuing an engineering degree and possess strong analytical and communication skills. Competitive salary of £25,250, along with numerous benefits, is offered for this role.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days holiday

On-site gym

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Qualifications

• Pursuing a relevant engineering degree with an expected grade of 2:1 or higher.
• Proficiency in English required; basic knowledge of German is a bonus.
• Experience with CAD is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate equipment planning for new installations.
• Assist structural planning for vehicle feasibility.
• Develop processes for pre-launch production.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quick learner

Innovative thinker

Communication skills

Self-organisation

Education

Relevant engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, etc.)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

CAD software

Job description

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Technical Planning Assembly - Placement Year

A GOOD INTERNSHIP IS NEVER HANDS OFF.

SHARE YOUR PASSION.

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

Plant Oxford is the birthplace and heart of MINI production. Manufactured to individual customer specifications, hundreds of MINIs leave the plant’s assembly lines each day, off to meet new owners in more than 110 countries around the world. Three UK plants have a part to play in MINI production – Plant Hams Hall makes engines, Plant Swindon produces body pressings and sub-assemblies for MINI, and all this comes together at Plant Oxford with body shell production, paint and final assembly.

MINI Plant Oxford - Technical Planning Assembly Internship - 13-Month Placement (July 2026)

Working within the Final Assembly building, the Technical Planning departments collaborate closely with production teams and external suppliers. Our responsibilities encompass the structure, equipment, tooling and processes essential for the production of MINIs.

What awaits you?

You will be part of a planning team who is responsible for new vehicle content introductions, installing automated production equipment and the design of bespoke tooling.

• Equipment Planning: You will be working alongside our planners to co-ordinate and prepare for our planned pauses in plant operations which allows us to install new equipment.
• Vision Systems and Fastening Systems: You could be a part of a small specialist team who plan, install and commission equipment to ensure that every vehicle is built to the correct specification.
• Structural Planning: To assist our structural planning team, of whom are responsible for creating virtual visualizations and serving as concept planners for feasibility investigations of new models, all within the scope of our current building.
• Pre-Launch Production Support:You will assist in advancing pre-launch production by developing repeatable and reproducible processes. This includes working with chassis, powertrain, trim, and fluid components.
• Tooling and Jigs Design:You will contribute to the design and validation of special tooling and jigs necessary for MINI production. This involves CAD designing, on-site 3D prototyping and collaboration with external suppliers.
• Project Steering Responsibility: You will take on responsibilities within project steering functions, supporting our strategy of implementing three annual changes to vehicles in series production.

What should you bring along?

• Currently pursuing a relevant engineering degree with an expected grade of 2:1 or higher (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, or similar fields).
• Strong analytical skills, a quick learner, and an innovative thinker.
• Proficiency in standard Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Project; experience with CAD is beneficial.
• Ability to translate academic knowledge into practical, real-world applications.
• Proficiency in English is required; basic knowledge of German is a bonus but not a requirement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly summarise and present topics.
• Additional advantageous skills include programming, adaptability to new environments, and good self-organisation.

What can you look forward to?

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of£25,250, 26days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract)and an attractive pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are37hours 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