Job description
Full of ideas?
Make them a reality.
At Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, you turn your profession into a vocation. Help us to reinvent mobility and bring innovative ideas onto the roads.
We pride ourselves on providing a friendly, supportive environment and management style, and offer a work-life balance, great employee benefits and car scheme.
Our teams work as a strong unit where every opinion is valued. We’re committed to providing an environment where you can be yourself and be your best. We have an inclusive culture and invest in your continuous learning and development.
This role is dynamic, and challenges technical, business and people skills to successfully manage the project landscape. The Launch and Change Management function manages all new product introductions and changes into the manufacturing process. You will work cross-functionally in a multi project landscape to ensure all new introductions are seamlessly integrated without impact or disruption to the running production processes.
What awaits you?
This is a two-year programme that leads into a permanent position with the company. You will be an integral part of the two and over the 24-month period you will do the following:
- Support the team in launch or series activities.
- Be part of the successful launch of pre-series cars and new bespoke content.
- Keep in close contact with the process partners of the team and have a unique view of the manufacturing of high luxury cars.
- Take responsibility for your own projects and present them in front of process partners and your team.
- Support the team manager with reporting and presentations into the wider BMW business and partner departments.
Why choose us?
- Great pay – starting salary of £34,000 per year (rising to £35,000 in year 2).
- 27 days holiday (pro rata to your contract)
- Attractive pension scheme.
- Rewarding work-life balance – contracted working hours are 40 hours a week.
- Exciting employee benefits – you will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, including a subsidised on-site restaurant and ‘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.
What we are looking for
- Studying towards or have achieved a bachelor’s degree at 2:2 or above or a Master’s degree Pass or above in an Engineering or Business course.
- Basic understanding of complex processes in relation to automotive technologies as well as automotive manufacturing.
- Experienced with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Power Bi data visualisation tools).
- Able to communicate solutions clearly and concisely.
- Able to work independently as well as collaborate with the team.
- Able to work in a high-quality demanded environment.
Accepted degree subjects
- business and management studies
- electronic and electrical engineering
- aerospace engineering
- chemical engineering
- transport engineering
- mechanical engineering
Additional job details
- Location
- West Sussex · Goodwood
- Salary
- £34,000
- Contract, dates and working times
- Fixed term
Start Date 1 September 2025
Full-time
How to apply
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.
Contact us with any questions: FutureTalentRecruitment@bmwgroup.com
Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 15 November 2024
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Closing date: 15 November 2024