Technical Planning Graduate Programme Goodwood 2023

We be­lieve in cre­ating an envi­ron­ment where our graduates re­ally can learn and develop dur­ing their time with us and where they are giv­en their 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 re­ally show what you can 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.

As the epitome of exclusive super luxury, a Rolls-Royce delivers unmatched quality, style and performance. Behind the legendary brand is a team of passionate and highly talented people who do their utmost to satisfy the wishes of clients who commission a Rolls-Royce.

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 graduate, you will have hands-on experience from day one, while gaining practical insights into the corporate operations of a world-class automotive manufacturer.

Each year we offer graduate opportunities and are keen to hear from you if you are currently studying or have recently completed a degree and are looking to join our graduate scheme.

The role

You will be part of a young and dynamic team of engineers, forming the Technical Planning department for Interior Manufacturing, specialised in process planning. The department oversees an inimitable range of products and processes supplying the interior for all Rolls-Royce models.

A successful candidate will be able to gain experience in various fields: Series Planning - “Implementation of lean manufacturing techniques to create a robust production system”, Structure Planning - “Analysis of the business needs to shape the future of the production system”, Project Planning - “Developing and integrating future products and materials into the existing production system”, and Logistic Planning - “Providing material flow analysis to enable idealistic product deliveries”. Our team is seeking a graduate to join from September 2023.

What will you be doing?

• Planning and delivering best practice solutions to improve efficiency, ergonomic, logistical and layout elements of the work area, applying Industrial Engineering & Process Improvement Practices.
• Establishing a Lean Manufacturing Environment, applying the company’s own VPS / CIP principles to reduce the 7 Wastes of Lean Manufacturing.
• Creation of work instructions and further relevant process documentation and optimisation of assembly sequences, including line balancing.
• Strategical analysis of future volume demands and their impact on the production system. Scenario planning to create the future production system considering all relevant planning premises. Realisation planning for shutdowns including detailed project timing plans and risk assessments. From concept to final implementation of equipment specifications, raising purchase orders, manage the suppliers, co-ordinate installation and commission of new machines and tooling, co-ordinate pre-series builds as per the Process Plan to bring new features/new models into series production.
• Industrialisation of production processes for new Rolls-Royce interior parts from concept through to an approved release for series production with consideration for future materials and innovation of manufacturing processes.
• Responsible to plan the process, from cutting material to finished product; starting with detail planning costs and implementation timing for released CAD drawings to ensure detailed understanding of how a part will be manufactured, jigs and tooling defined, costs detailed, implementation plan created and delivered.

Qualifications

• Studying towards or have achieved a Bachelor’s degree at 2:2 or above or a Master’s degree Pass or above in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Industrial Engineering or similar.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office and fluent in English.
• Excellent team spirit and communication skills.
• Autodidactic ability of learning new methods and software applications.

Why choose us?

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £31,000, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 40 hours a week Monday to Friday, helping you develop a fulfilling work-life balance.
• Exciting Additional Benefits – Throughout your graduate scheme you will be supported by our experts and fellow graduates and have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, including access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts, and a subsidised on-site restaurant. You will also have the option to purchase or lease a BMW or MINI vehicle of your choice at a reduced rate as part of your benefits package.
• Development Potential – In the UK, we invest around £3 million per year in vocational and professional training for our employees. This means we invest in you, giving you the relevant BMW specific training that you will require to be an active member of our team.
• Networking Opportunities – With around 8,000 employees and all three of the BMW Group’s brands being represented in the UK, there are an abundance of networking opportunities allowing you to create meaningful working relationships.

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, a video interview and then a face to face or virtual interview with the hiring manager. This may be in the form of an assessment centre.

The assessment centre for this role will be taking place in the week commencing the 16th of January 2023.

Please note

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 able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK, if you are not a UK passport holder.

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.