Computer Aided Quality Technician, Exterior Surface - 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 – Computer Aided Quality Technician, Exterior Surface - Placement Year (July 2027)

We in the Exterior Surface Centre supply our customers with the pinnacle in automotive surface finishing. Our class leading team of experts apply state of the art methods & materials to realise our customer’s dreams.

What awaits you?

• Developing innovative solutions to continuously improve data quality processes.
• Developing and compiling key performance indicating reports.
• Liaising with production partners and supporting departments.
• Analysing and presenting data and quality characteristics to support further development of surface finish quality.
• Adapting computer aided quality systems and methods to support production processes.
• Liaising with support functions such as planning, logistics and the production functions with respect to, improving product quality and information transparency.

What should you bring along?

• Studying towards a Bachelor’s degree - preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or other relevant field.
• Interested in information systems technology.
• Drive to create unconventional solutions and ideas.
• Ability to contribute to and be part of a motivated team.
• Awareness of the Agile Working methodology.
• Fluent English is essential; a working knowledge of German would be beneficial.
• Very good PC skills, an interest in 'low code' development (Microsoft Power apps, SQLdeveloper, Oracle Apex or similar Data  analysis tools).

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