Launch Coordination Intern

The Launch Coordination department is responsible for the coordination and steering of new product/derivative launches in plant Oxford. The department is divided into five key areas.

• Project steering – Administration and project management of new vehicle launches into Oxford.
• Launch Steering – Validation planning of new content.
• IPT (Integration Parts Process) – Management and steering of new components.
• SIT (Systems Integrations Team) - Management and steering of new electronically diagnosable components.
• Technology Steering – Management of the TU-O-5 budget and head count.

What are you responsible for?

• Supporting the organisation and running of key meetings within the project management structure on a weekly basis
• Shadowing and supporting the departmental functions – Project Management, Launch Steering, Parts integration, Software Integration and Technology Steering.
• Supporting the processing of new change content from the central BMW technologies (incl. Networking with German colleagues)
• Administrative support of the Integrated parts process (IPT) linking key information between systems.
• Involvement on the management of the Departmental vehicle fleet including maintenance activities.
• Supporting the activities of launch steering with regard to TUV audits.
• Administrative support of the technology steering role (Budget, finance and target management)
• Leading departmental housekeeping activities (5S process)
• Maintaining a flexible work methodology to allow additional tasks to be undertaken on demand.

Qualifications: 

• Studying towards an Engineering or Business related degree
• Good communication (e.g. written and oral communication)
• Responsibility (e.g. reliable, conscientious, self-disciplined)
• Team work (cooperative, supportive, engaged)
• Self-motivated (able to progress without close supervision)
• Must have a UK Driving Licence

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 37 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.

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.

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

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.

Closing date : 15th November

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