Quality Steering Engineering - Placement Year

START WITH WHAT INSPIRES YOU.

 

We believe in creating an environment where you, our placement student, can learn and develop during your time with us and where you are given your own areas of responsibility from the start. Our experts and mentors will treat you as part of the team from day one, encouraging you to bring your own ideas to the table and giving you the opportunity to show what you can really 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. 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 – Quality Steering Engineering Intern - Placement Year (July 2027)

Quality Steering is responsible for the implementation, governance and continuous improvement of the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Quality Management System. The team plays a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of product and process quality across the business, while also supporting the successful introduction of new vehicle models and the delivery of quality enhancement initiatives. Working cross-functionally with a wide range of stakeholders, Quality Steering drives excellence, promotes a culture of continuous improvement and helps ensure that every Rolls-Royce Motor Car meets the exceptional standards expected by our customers.

 

What awaits you?

• Support, coordination and management of specific daily tasks and longer term projects.
• Supporting with the Plant problem management process and coordination of new model topics.
• Supporting the implementation of Quality related processes to ensure product improvement.
• Support, analysis and implementation of Quality improvements.
• Support with new vehicle inspection and defect reporting.
• Assisting with Warranty and data analysis

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.
• Any knowledge in Quality Management or similar would be an advantage, however not a requirement.
• Able to work independently and within a team.
• Use initiative to take tasks and projects 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.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance 
• 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 an online assessment centre and then a face to face 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