Supplier Quality Engineering Placement - Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
We believe in creating an environment where our placement students 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 student, 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 internship opportunities and are keen to hear from you if you are currently studying an undergraduate degree and looking to complete a 13-month placement.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood - Supplier Quality Engineering - 13 Month Placement (July 2025)
The Parts Quality team is responsible for the Quality Assurance of Purchased Parts to Goodwood throughout the complete product cycle.
What will you be doing?
* Ensuring launch readiness at component level for the introduction of current and new models.
* The Parts Quality contribution to concept work and supplier nomination.
* The Parts Quality activities within the Design Teams and at suppliers as part of the industrialisation process.
* Supplier process and product validation through process series and initial sampling.
* The management and containment of non-conforming supplied parts within the Rolls-Royce Plant.
* The closed-loop problem resolution of Parts Quality problems with suppliers (incl. Field issues).
* The management of supplier Parts Quality performance and implementation of corrective actions (incl. escalation, supplier performance improvement, requalification).
* Managing the Parts Quality implications of running changes, supplier relocations and model run-out.
* Tailored Parts Quality activities for bespoke features.
Qualifications
* Studying towards a 2:2 Bachelor’s degree - preferably in Engineering or Business Management field.
* Strong relationship building skills and ability to show good inter-personal skills, showing exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
* Good organisational and time management skills, and ability to show high attention to detail to every task.
* Ability to adapt working approach depending on specific requirements, prioritise activities, work under pressure, multi-task and solve problems.
* An excellent team player who possesses solid interpersonal and organisational skills.
* Experienced user of Microsoft Office and Outlook.
* Project management experience would be an advantage.
Why choose us?
* Great Pay – A competitive annual salary
* 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 – You will 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.
What are we responsible for?
* Supporting you in your training and ensuring you settle into your role and feel welcomed.
* Working sustainably and ethically.
* Providing you with the opportunity to bring your own ideas and develop yourself.
* Ensuring you are happy with your work-life balance and feel as though your contribution to the business is being valued.
* Encouraging you to develop your soft skills such as creating working relationships, communicating effectively, delivering presentations and gaining confidence in your own ability, supporting you in both your return to university and your future career.
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