MINI Plant Oxford - Product Validation - 13 Month Placement (July 2024)

We be­lieve in cre­ating an envi­ron­ment where our placement students re­ally can learn and develop dur­ing their time with us and where they are giv­en their own ar­eas of responsibilities 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 re­ally show what you can do.

Plant Oxford is the birthplace and heart of MINI production. Manufactured to individual customer specifications, hundreds of MINIs leave the plant’s assembly lines each day, off to meet new owners in more than 110 countries around the world. Three UK plants have a part to play in MINI production – Plant Hams Hall makes engines, Plant Swindon produces body pressings and sub-assemblies for MINI, and all this comes together at Plant Oxford with body shell production, paint and final assembly.

MINI Plant Oxford - System Integration Exterior, Product Validation - 13 Month Placement (July 2024)

We are responsible for identifying problems during the assembly of Pre-Series vehicles and Series vehicles, conducting initial analysis into these problems, supporting the development of technical solutions whilst finally validating the effectiveness of these solutions virtually and with hardware in the series production manufacturing facilities.

In addition, we have a current innovation project to develop Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality as a tool to support engineering analysis within the Quality division, and the BMW Group as a whole. Our team is seeking an intern to join from July 2024.

What will you be doing?

• Be involved in live product builds, get hands-on in our technical workshops and master the basics of CATIA V5 to perform detailed virtual analysis of Computer Aided Design (CAD) packages.
• Supporting the team through a variety of interesting and technically challenging projects and some administrative support.
• Contribute to the development and growth in use of VR within Plant Oxford and across the BMW network.
• Develop our VR system for use in quality analysis problems and assist in training new users.
• Involvement in current and future production topics.
• Your goal in all these tasks will be to ensure improved customer satisfaction and reduced costs to the company. In exchange we will give you a detailed insight into product development, quality management and vehicle manufacturing.

• Studying a Bachelor’s or integrated Master’s degree and on track to achieve a 2:2 or above in an Engineering course, ideally Mechanical Engineering/Automotive Engineering.
• A valid UK driving license is essential for this role.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Previous Computer Aided Design (CAD) knowledge would be advantageous.
• Strong PC skills and experienced with Microsoft Office.
• Relevant work experience would be beneficial.

Why choose us?

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £21,600, 26 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme. 
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 37 hours a week, with a half day on a Friday, helping you develop a fulfilling work-life balance.
• Exciting Additional Benefits – You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, including access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts, an on-site gym and a subsidised on-site restaurant.

What are we responsible for?

• Supporting you in your training and ensuring you settle into your role and feel welcomed.
• Working sustainably and ethically.
• Providing you with the opportunity to bring your own ideas and develop yourself.
• Ensuring you are happy with your work-life balance and feel as though your contribution to the business is being valued.
• Encouraging you to develop your soft skills such as creating working relationships, communicating effectively, delivering presentations and gaining confidence in your own ability, supporting you in both your return to university and your future career.

What do you need to do now?

If this sounds like the opportunity for you then apply today using the link below.

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.

Please ensure that you complete all of the free text questions for your application to be progressed, and include a role relevant cover letter, explaining why we should consider you for this position.

To be eligible for this position, you must be returning to your studies, for a minimum of 6 months, after completion of this placement, and be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK, if you are not a UK passport holder.  

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Closing date for applications:  Sunday 31st December 2023.

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