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 – Technology, Material and Process Analyst Intern - Placement Year(July 2027)
Materials scientists are in their element at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. Where innovative solutions are developed, the passion of the laboratory and the essential know-how are particularly in demand. This requires the ability to transform energy into drive and visions into reality. The result is the unique driving pleasure and inspiring greatness that is the characteristic of our motor cars.
What awaits you?
- Learn the spectrum of laboratory research in an agile environment.
- Develop testing plans with us, accompany us in carrying out and evaluating complex investigations and problem analyses in the areas of metals/non-metals as well as chemistry and process materials.
- Work on topics of the future and participate to shape them with us.
- Use the knowledge you have learned to interpret the results, generate recommendations and solutions, and learn to create test reports.
- Support in the development of test methods and the continuous improvement of existing test methods and get the opportunity to make a decisive contribution to the production of the future.
- Through daily contact with a wide range of process partners, you gain deep insights into various areas of the company and help shape them.
- Enjoy cross-site collaboration and communication with the plants and other TWA/laboratory locations.
What should you bring along?
- Study of materials science, chemistry, surface technology, plastics technology, mechanical engineering or scientifically based education and experience that are relevant to the professional role.
- Proven experience in a laboratory environment and practical experience with material analysis in the laboratory is desirable.
- Broad knowledge of production processes and BMW wider business to support technical knowledge is desirable.
- Analytical thinking, ability to work in a team, IT skills and a structured way of working.
- In-depth knowledge of problem resolution techniques and / or project management.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety and Environmental impacts.
- Valid UK driving license.
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
Technology, Material and Process Analyst Intern - Placement Year
