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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood - Technical Planning - 13 Month Placement (July 2025)

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft

Brighton

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 26,000

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a prestigious automotive manufacturer, where passion drives innovation and excellence. This 13-month placement in Technical Planning offers a chance to immerse yourself in the world of luxury car production. You will engage in lean manufacturing practices, optimize assembly processes, and contribute to strategic planning for future production systems. With a supportive environment that values inclusivity and personal development, you will gain invaluable experience while enjoying competitive pay and generous benefits. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic team, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

27 Days Holiday

Attractive Pension Scheme

Subsidised On-Site Restaurant

Access to Discounts and Offers

Qualifications

  • Studying a relevant engineering degree with a target of 2:2 or above.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Establishing a Lean Manufacturing Environment to reduce waste.
  • Optimising assembly sequences for efficiency and safety.
  • Managing the introduction of new materials and processes.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Team Spirit

Communication Skills

Autodidactic Learning

Lean Manufacturing Principles

Education

Bachelor's or Integrated Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Relevant Course in Automotive or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Specialised Tooling Equipment

Job description

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood - Technical Planning - 13 Month Placement (July 2025)

A GOOD INTERNSHIP IS NEVER HANDS OFF.

SHARE YOUR PASSION.

Everything starts with passion at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. It turns a profession into a vocation. It drives us to keep reinventing mobility and to bring innovative ideas onto the roads. Our teams work as a strong unit where every opinion is valued. We have set future-focused goals within a practical and long-term framework —all with the intention to enact positive change and continue our pursuit of proactive responsibility. Plus, we pride ourselves on providing a friendly, supportive environment and management style, having some great benefits for our employees, career development, progression and work-life balance.

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 – Technical Planning, Interior Trim Centre – 13 Month Placement (July 2025)

Our team consists of three separate areas of focus: Series Planning - “Creating a robust core production”, Structure Planning - “Shaping the future production system” and Project Planning - “Developing future products”. We report into the Interior Trim Centre and are responsible for the production of all interior trim products within the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars marque. The department uses core lean principles to develop the most efficient way of producing products without impact to our exceptional quality. The department influences the business through strategic decisions, coaching and communication.

What awaits you?

  • Establishing a Lean Manufacturing Environment, applying the company’s own VPS / CIP principles to reduce the 7 Wastes of Lean Manufacturing.
  • Optimisation of assembly sequences, including line balancing to improve Health & Safety and environmental implications as well as increased efficiency.
  • Identification, procurement and installation of specialised tooling and key equipment including structures.
  • Scenario planning to create the future production system considering all relevant planning premises from strategic analysis of future volume demands.
  • Realisation planning for shutdowns including detailed project timing plans and risk assessments.
  • Manufacturing feasibility and realisation of design and engineering requirements within the concept development process.
  • Manage the introduction of new materials and processes.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Studying a Bachelor’s or integrated Master’s degree and on track to achieve a 2:2 or above in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Industrial Engineering or relevant course.
  • Experienced with Microsoft Office.
  • Fluent in English; working knowledge of German would be beneficial.
  • Excellent team spirit and communication skills.
  • Autodidactic ability of learning new methods and software applications.

Why choose us?

Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £25,300, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.

Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 40 hours a week, helping you develop a fulfilling work-life balance.

Exciting Additional Benefits – You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, including 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 could include: online testing, video interview and then a face to face, telephone or virtual interview with the hiring manager. This may be in the form of an assessment centre.

Please note:

We operate rolling recruitment, this means we may close the application window earlier than identified, if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

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.

Closing date for applications: Saturday 30th November 2024

Any further questions? Email us on FutureTalentRecruitment@bmwgroup.com

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