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.

Paint Shop Product and Process engineering

Come and join our paint shop engineers, for a 13 month placement, in our state of the art paint shop. Our team ensure that the manufacturing process, products, programmes, tooling and parameters are developed defined and adhered too. They continuously monitor the processes and products to ensure compliance and specifications are achieved specifically in the pre-treatment, phosphating and e-coat production process. They are also responsible for the management of the water processing and effluent plants to ensure supply quality and compliance of waste water outflows to Thames Water.

 
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in product and process engineering, working for the world’s leading premium automotive manufacturer.

What will you be doing?

• Lead our paint batching analysis (£500K saving opportunity).
• Lead the digitalisation of our Paint Mix process data.
• Prepare monthly reporting by compiling and calculated usage and emissions.
• Maintain water usage data to ensure optimum efficiency of Reverse Osmosis.
• Support the overall department with taking-on the learning opportunities of hands on activities when required.

• Undertaking a Bachelor’s degree in the field of Engineering, progressing towards a minimum 2:1 or completed a Bachelors Engineering Degree and is intending to start a Master’s Degree upon completion of their internship.
• The ability to compile and analyse data and determine results.
• Proactive with a ‘hands on’ approach and a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
• Confidence & ability to put ideas forwards.
• Good communication utilising a range of different media.
• Drive to improve and open to new ideas.
• Flexibility.
• Time-Management, has the ability to deal with multiple topics and meet tight deadlines.

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