Engineering Placement - Rolls Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood

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Engineering Placement - Rolls Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood

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World-leading technologies don’t make it into a BMW until they’ve undergone one of the most challenging journeys imaginable. It takes dynamic teams with outstanding technical skills to take them from the drawing board to the road. That’s why our experts will treat you as part of the team from day one, encourage you to bring your own ideas to the table – and give you the opportunity to really show what you can 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. 

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 13-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. 

Rolls Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood – Engineering Roles – 13 Month Placement (July 2025) 

We have a number of placements within Engineering including Bespoke Engineering Electrical, Bespoke Interior Engineer and Liaison Engineering. 

This intern role will be within the Bespoke Electrical Engineering Team and will require a high level of enthusiasm, creativity and Innovative thinking, with a keen interested in in Electronics and software (such as Arduino/Pi, Python/C/HTML). In this role you will be supporting the general Bespoke Engineering administrative activities as well as specific Engineering activities such as harness building, soldering, working with ECUs/PCBs as necessary and offer creativity to support experimental electronics with other Engineers (Blue-sky thinking). An awareness of CAN and LINbus for Automotive is desired and knowledge of Automotive tools such as Vector, Picoscope and EMC test equipment would be beneficial.

As a Bespoke Interior Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and executing truly one-of-a-kind interiors that embody the pinnacle of luxury and personalization. Working closely with our in-house design team, you will translate their visions into reality, seamlessly blending the finest materials, meticulous attention to detail, and your exceptional engineering expertise. You will Conceptualize and engineer innovative interior solutions that push the boundaries of automotive craftsmanship, as well as Oversee the production and installation of bespoke interior components to ensure flawless execution. Continuously research and incorporate the latest trends, technologies, and techniques to elevate the Rolls-Royce bespoke experience through our experimentation programme and support general Bespoke Engineering administrative activities within the wider team.

The Liaison Engineering team are the interface between Series Engineering in Munich and Plant Goodwood. In this role you will be leading and co-ordinating trials of solutions alongside the Engineering department and developing constructive feedback on the modules, tracking of deviations in the process, those currently running and being requested, using structured problem solving techniques to identify and prove complex problem root causes, analysing, visualising and supporting data driven decisions from production line and internal department data sources, playing an active role in overall problem solving process within all production areas, leading and co-ordinating structured Engineering meetings and Implementing a project throughout the placement. The ideal candidate will have good CAD competence (ideally Catia v5 or Siemens NX, Solidworks).

Qualifications and Experience

• Studying towards an Undergraduate degree in Automotive/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or suitable equivalent and on track to achieve a 2.1 standard or higher.
• Self-motivation and a willing to learn is essential.
• Candidates should be able to demonstrate good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Broad Material knowledge – both automotive and high-end products.
• Experience in New Product Development environment would be advantageous.

Why choose us?

Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £25,300 per annum, 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 an on-site gym, 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.

Once you make your application you will be automatically sent cognitive tests (via Eligo) for completion before we have had the opportunity to determine your eligibility for the role. Please be aware that if you complete the tests and you are not eligible your application will not be processed any further. If you need support in undertaking the tests please email us at FutureTalentRecruitment@bmwgroup.com. 

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.

About BMW Group UK

If you’re passionate about changing the way the world moves for good then there’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the BMW Group. Our brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and BMW Motorrad have made us the world’s leading premium manufacturer of cars and motorcycles as well as provider of premium financial and mobility services. 

We’re home to a lot of people. People from all walks of life, with a variety of backgrounds that make them who they are. Whose stories and unique life experiences shape the company we are. Because as diverse as our customers, suppliers and investors are worldwide, so too are our teams.

We are always looking for new talent to help us keep pushing the limits of what’s possible in a broad variety of roles, so why not explore our opportunities and take your next career step with us today.

How to apply

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Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.