Technology, Material and Process Analyst Internship X2

BMW Group; Chichester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday (pro rata)

Pension scheme

On-site restaurant

Advantages scheme discounts

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Goodwood invites students to join as a Technology, Material and Process Analyst Intern for a placement year starting July 2027. You will support apprentice onboarding and engage in laboratory testing, data interpretation and reporting while learning from experts.

You will gain hands-on experience across metals, chemistry and process materials, contribute to future projects, and collaborate with teams at multiple sites within the BMW Group network.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in materials science, chemistry, surface technology, plastics technology or mechanical engineering.
• Experience in a laboratory environment and material analysis is desirable.
• Knowledge of BMW processes and business is desirable.
• Analytical thinking and teamwork, IT skills, and structured working method.
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental impacts.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Learn laboratory research in an agile environment.
• Develop and execute testing plans; evaluate complex investigations.
• Interpret results, generate recommendations, and create test reports.
• Support development of test methods and improve existing ones.
• Collaborate with process partners across sites.
• Engage in cross-site collaboration with plants and labs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

IT skills

Structured working

Education

Materials science (degree)

Chemistry

Surface technology

Plastics technology

Mechanical engineering

Job description

Job Title: Technology, Material and Process Analyst Internship X2

Posting Start Date: 10/4/26

Job Location (Long): Goodwood, United Kingdom

Job Description

START WITH WHAT INSPIRES YOU.

We believe in creating an environment where you, our placement student, can learn and develop during your time with us and where you are given your own areas of responsibility from the start. Our experts and mentors will treat you as part of the team from day one, encouraging you to bring your own ideas to the table and giving you the opportunity to show what you can really do.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is part of the BMW Group and its Goodwood manufacturing plant sits in the heart of the West Sussex countryside. The maxim of Sir Henry Royce, ‘take the best that exists and make it better’, permeates in everything we do at Rolls-Royce. As a student, you will have hands on experience from day one, gaining practical insights into the corporate operations of a world-class automotive manufacturer.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood – Future Talent Events Placement Year (July 2027)

The Rolls-Royce Future Talent team is responsible for steering the training and development needs of all Intern, Graduates and Apprentices within our Goodwood office.

In the Apprentice Training area, you will be part of the team to support with all aspects of apprentice onboarding, apprentice marketing and school events. You will develop and organise apprentice engagement activities. Over the course of the year, you will build the skills needed to plan and run apprentice events including recruitment Assessment Centres and Welcome Evenings.

This is a fantastic opportunity, if you are excited about developing people, to gain first-hand knowledge, take responsibility for and further enhance the learning opportunities offered by the world’s leading premium automotive manufacturer.

What awaits you?

• Learn the spectrum of laboratory research in an agile environment.
• Develop testing plans with us, accompany us in carrying out and evaluating complex investigations and problem analyses in the areas of metals/non-metals as well as chemistry and process materials.
• Work on topics of the future and participate to shape them with us.
• Use the knowledge you have learned to interpret the results, generate recommendations and solutions, and learn to create test reports.
• Support in the development of test methods and the continuous improvement of existing test methods and get the opportunity to make a decisive contribution to the production of the future.
• Through daily contact with a wide range of process partners, you gain deep insights into various areas of the company and help shape them.
• Enjoy cross-site collaboration and communication with the plants and other TWA/laboratory locations.

What should you bring along?

• Study of materials science, chemistry, surface technology, plastics technology, mechanical engineering or scientifically based education and experience that are relevant to the professional role.
• Proven experience in a laboratory environment and practical experience with material analysis in the laboratory is desirable.
• Broad knowledge of production processes and BMW wider business to support technical knowledge is desirable.
• Analytical thinking, ability to work in a team, IT skills and a structured way of working.
• In-depth knowledge of problem resolution techniques and / or project management.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and Environmental impacts.
• Valid UK driving license.

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
• 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.

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 18th October 2026.