Production Management Engineering, Interior Surface Centre - Placement Year

Job summary

Support the production of decorative interior surface components by helping ensure efficient production and delivering the product vision. Work on quality problem solving, process optimisation, supplier management, procurement and budgeting, data analysis and visualisation, and research into digitalisation and future technologies.

Job details

Start With What Energises You. 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 Production Management Engineering, Interior Surface Centre - Placement Year (July 2027) As part of the Interior Surface Centre, you will be contributing to the manufacturing of Rolls-Royce’s beautifully crafted decorative interior surface components. As part of your role, you will ensure the smooth and efficient operation of production and execution of product vision through various improvement projects. What awaits you? Production quality problem solving and process optimisation. Supplier liaising and management. Procurement and maintaining budget. Data analysis and visualisation. Research into digitalization and future technologies. What should you bring along? Studying a Bachelor’s or integrated Master’s degree and on track to achieve a 2:2 or above in a relevant Engineering course. You need to be able to work independently within our team and have the ability to organise yourself as well as be able to work in the team environment. You will be required to work from your own initiative taking projects and tasks from concept through to a complete and implemented solution. 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 recruitment-uk@bmwgroup.com Production Management Engineering, Interior Surface Centre - Placement Year

What you’ll do

Support the production of decorative interior surface components by helping ensure efficient production and delivering the product vision. Work on quality problem solving, process optimisation, supplier management, procurement and budgeting, data analysis and visualisation, and research into digitalisation and future technologies.

Requirements

Applicants must be studying for a bachelor's or integrated master's degree in a relevant engineering course and be on track to achieve at least a 2:2. They should be organised, able to work independently and collaboratively, and able to take projects from concept through implementation; they must also return to their studies for at least six months after the placement and have the legal right to work in the UK.

Benefits

• 27 Days of Holiday
• Pension Scheme
• Subsidised On-Site Restaurant
• Employee Discounts
• Career Development
• Flexible Working Options

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Organisation · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Production Quality Problem Solving
• Process Optimisation
• Supplier Management
• Procurement
• Budget Management
• Data Analysis
• Data Visualisation
• Digitalisation Research
• Project Management
• Independent Working
• Organisation
• Teamwork
• Initiative
• Engineering

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Data & Analytics

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