Quality Assurance jobs in United Kingdom

MINI Plant Oxford - Quality Management - 13 Month Placement (July 2026)

The role is part of the Quality Management team of Plant Oxford. This includes supporting the plant’s process for quality steering within the vehicle improvement projects; data analysis and problem reporting for customer complaints; and enhancement of the quality management system (QMS). As such the role offers a wide range of insights to the plant processes, the plant quality network and the quality measures as well as future projects and product updates.

• Data tracking, analysis and participation in regular quality meetings.
• Developing and aligning project status reports.
• Support calibration activities including maintaining certificate requirements.
• Monitor warranty data, identifying rising trends and problem areas.
• Compile and issue monthly data reports.
• Validate solutions of topics, including process checks and audits.
• Carry out vehicle checks and hand over faults to proposed owners.

• Currently studying an Engineering undergraduate degree, e.g. Mechanical Engineering, and on track for a 2:2 or above.
• Evidence of working with people and with responsibility for clearly identified deliverables.
• Good technical knowledge of automotive vehicles.
• Creative and able to follow a logical and systematic approach.
• Very good IT skills (including Microsoft Office and ideally VBA) with the ability to learn new programs quickly.
• An aptitude for using and developing IT tools.
• Interest in Quality Management.
• Valid UK driving license.

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £25,250, 26 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 37 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.

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.

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.

30th November 2025