We believe in creating an environment where our placement student really can learn and develop during their time with us and where they are given their own areas of responsibilities from the start. You will become an integral part of the team from day one and be encouraged to bring your own ideas to the table – having the opportunity to really showcase what you can do.

 BMW Group Plant Hams Hall is a modern, state-of-the-art engine manufacturing facility, located just outside Birmingham, UK. Producing the latest generation of three and four cylinder petrol engines, and precision machining key engine components, the plant has recently celebrated 20 years of successful production. Operating seven days a week, with more than one engine rolling off the line per minute, the plant plays a key role in BMW Group’s global production network, supplying engines for BMW and MINI, including some of the latest plug-in hybrid vehicles.

Process Engineering Development Placement

We are looking an intern to join our Planning team for 13 months commencing July 2022. The role is based in our Machining function, we have 3 high volume, flexible production lines and the role is to manage and develop innovative digital engineering solutions to support the business. Our team is based in the same open plan office and all the engineering support departments and  the IT department and interns act as an interface between all areas of the business working in this field. We have focused over the last years on raising our capacity in the field of innovation and digitalisation and there is now a need to have engineering capacity to support the delivery of these concepts into our production systems.

What will you be doing?

• Identifying opportunities to incorporate innovative digital solutions into our processes.
• Acting as an interface between the IT innovations teams and the engineering teams to deliver into the process lines improvements.
• Using digitalisation methods to streamline pre-existing solutions in the business.
• Work with the IT Digitalisation Teams to support with Engineering input via business case creation, risk analysis, implementation plans, and overall project delivery.

• Studying towards a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Manufacturing Engineering or other relevant field and on track to achieve a 2:2 or above.
• An understanding and interest in digitalisation and IT systems.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High intrinsic motivation and creativity.
• Good project management skills and entrepreneurial thinking.
• Ability to co-operate and work well within a team.

Why choose us?

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £18,500, 26 days holiday (pro rata to your contract) and a pension scheme as well as a subsidised on-site restaurant.

• Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 39 hours a week, with a half-day on a Friday helping you develop a fulfilling work-life balance.

• Exciting Additional Benefits - Throughout your placement you will be supported by our experts and many fellow students and 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 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, or 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.  

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 October 31st 2021

Any further questions? Email us on hr.services.recruitment@bmwgroup.co.uk