We believe in creating an environment where our placement student really can learn by doing during their time with us and where they are given their own areas of responsibilities from the start. That’s why our experts treat you as part of the team from day one, encourage you to bring your own ideas to the table – and give you the opportunity to really show what you can do.
 

Parts Quality Placement

The Parts Quality department is responsible for-

• The Quality of Supplied Parts and Quality Management Processes in the Launch phases at Plant Oxford.
• The availability of parts in the defined capacity and quality to ensure car production as scheduled to ensure the completion of all Prototype T-car builds
• Timely communication between the UK and headquarters and acts as the contact partner for M to the relevant process partners within the Plant and UK Supplier Network.
• Steering of the worldwide QMT network to ensure all QMT Industrialisation Processes are completed on time to ensure that Oxford Projects can be launched through QMT Project KPIs.
• Identification of HK potential, OEE improvement and investment avoidance in the region in alignment with the agreed targets towards the relevant purchasing departments and the central value stream / tool management function (MZ- 4)

What will you be doing?

• Tracking of build Parts Quality related issues with prototype vehicles and reporting of topics in associated meetings.
• Tracking of Quality issues within the prototype stores through inspection activities.
• Managing departmental quality KPIs, including liaison with process partners to deliver accurate results.
• Lead problem resolution (PQM/8d) activities with key suppliers and QMTs from throughout the network, including unassisted visits to UK supplier locations.
• Assist supplier analysis activities onsite at BMW.

• Undertaking a Bachelor’s Engineering degree and is progressing towards a minimum 2:1 pass or completed a Bachelors Engineering Degree and is intending to start a Master’s Degree upon completion of their internship.
• Have good communication skills.
• A good team player.
• Highly self-motivated.
• Can demonstrate the ability to work to deadlines on their own and as part of a team.
• Ability to think logically but also bring innovative ideas to problem solutions.

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 subsided 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.

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 or European passport holder.  

Closing date for applications:  Monday 30^th November 2020

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