Vehicle Production & Assembly Improvement - Placement Year

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft; Lindfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Pay

27 days holiday per annum

Pension scheme

Subsidised on‑site restaurant

Advantages scheme

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars at Goodwood is offering a 12‑month placement year in Vehicle Production & Assembly Improvement. You will join the New Model Launch Team to prepare for motorcar builds, manage processes and deliver improvements while meeting cost, quality and time targets.

The role provides hands‑on production experience, mentorship, and exposure to cross‑functional partners. You’ll study a Mechanical/Automotive Engineering degree and develop skills in process mapping, data reporting and

Qualifications

• Externally studying a Bachelor’s or integrated Master’s degree, 2:2 or above.
• Comfortable with instability, change and ambiguity in a dynamic environment.
• Desirable experience with Jira/Confluence and basic data analysis.
• Problem solving, time management and communication shown through university projects.

Responsibilities

• Support team in improving parts, product and processes; define root cause and implement solutions.
• Implement business process improvements, digitalisation and KPI creation with reporting.
• Support daily stand‑up meetings with the wider team.
• Gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, cross‑functional environment.
• Spend time in other technologies to broaden understanding of the business.

Skills

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Education

Mechanical/Automotive Eng degree

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Vehicle Production & Assembly Improvement - Placement Year

Job Title: Vehicle Production & Assembly Improvement - Placement Year

Posting Start Date: 10/4/26

Goodwood, United Kingdom

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is part of the BMW Group and its Goodwood manufacturing plant sits in the heart of the West Sussex countryside.

As the epitome of exclusive super luxury, a Rolls-Royce delivers unmatched quality, style, and performance. Behind the legendary brand is a team of passionate and highly talented people who do their utmost to satisfy the wishes of clients who commission a Rolls-Royce. Each year we offer internship opportunities and we are keen to hear from you if you are currently studying an undergraduate degree and are looking to complete a 12 month placement.

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.

We’re committed to providing an environment where you can be yourself and be your best. This includes welcoming you into an inclusive culture, investing in your continuous learning and development, giving you access to breadth and depth of experience. We want to provide you with challenging and rewarding opportunities to make a difference, offering flexible working options and giving ample reward and recognition.

Rolls Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood, Vehicle Production, Assembly & Improvement Intern – Placement Year (July 2027)

The New Model Launch Team (Launch Team) ensures all products are integrated into the existing production system with minimal impact to KPIs. It is a fast paced, cross‑functional environment where you will gain hands on experience preparing diligently for a motorcar build, managing it and delivering fully built motorcars; all whilst ensuring our cost, quality and time targets are achieved. Our team consists of about 50 members, across 5 job roles. We’re proactive and enthusiastic, and we drive change with our process partners to ensure the products we build are as perfect as our customer’s demand. It is a fast paced and complex environment. Our team is looking for two placement year students to start in July 2027.

What awaits you?

• Play an active role in supporting our team with improving parts, product and/or processes to better meet our needs. This involves defining root cause, experimenting and implementing solutions.
• Involvement in implementing business process improvements (namely digitalisation and KPI creation). This will involve process mapping, reporting on performance and continuously improving them.
• All of this comes along side supporting our daily stand‑up meetings with the wider team.
• This role will keep you highly visible within the wider organisation. Every day will be challenging, with a dynamic landscape of tasks.
• Mentorship, real‑world production experience and opportunities to demonstrate initiative and have an impact.
• You will also be able to spend time in other technologies to broaden your understanding of the business.

What should you bring along?

• Externally studying a Bachelor’s or integrated Master’s degree, and on track to achieve a 2:2 or above in a relevant Mechanical / Automotive Engineering degree, from Universities with a strong connection to industry.
• Must be comfortable working with instability, uncertainty, constant change and ambiguity in a dynamic environment.
• Desirable – Experience with collaboration software such as (Microsoft Office 365, Jira/Confluence) and basic data analysis.
• Problem solving, time management and communication skills shown through involvement in projects and activities undertake at university and in your spare time.

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.
• 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 a virtual assessment centre and an in‑person 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 18th October 2026

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