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Everything starts with passion at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. It turns a profession into a vocation. It drives us to keep reinventing mobility and to bring innovative ideas onto the roads. Our teams work as a strong unit where every opinion is valued. We have set future-focused goals within a practical and long-term framework —all with the intention to enact positive change and continue our pursuit of proactive responsibility. Plus, we pride ourselves on providing a friendly, supportive environment and management style, having some great benefits for our employees, career development, progression and work-life balance.
We’re committed to providing an environment where you can be yourself and be your best. This includes welcoming you into an inclusive culture, investing in your continuous learning and development, giving you access to breadth and depth of experience. We want to provide you with challenging and rewarding opportunities to make a difference, offering flexible working options and giving ample reward and recognition.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood – Assembly Quality Management - 24 Month Graduate Programme (September 2025)
Join our dynamic Quality Engineering & Management Department, where we drive excellence in every vehicle we produce. We’re at the forefront of ensuring that our world-renowned vehicles meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and craftsmanship. By applying advanced engineering principles, cutting-edge technology, and critical problem-solving techniques, we tackle some of the most complex challenges in automotive quality.
In this role, you’ll work on identifying, analysing, and resolving complex issues related to vehicle quality, applying root cause analysis to solve real-world engineering topics. You’ll leverage data from our computer aided quality systems to predict and monitor performance, providing critical insights to our manufacturing teams. Additionally, you’ll ensure precise assembly by engaging with torque-controlled tooling systems and contribute to maintaining compliance with industry standards through our Quality Management Systems. Throughout, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills and make a measurable impact on product quality.
What awaits you?
• Take ownership of your own topic landscape, driving key quality initiatives and making a direct impact on product performance.
• Collaborate in cross-functional teams to solve complex, real-world engineering topics that influence vehicle quality.
• Manage your own projects from concept through to implementation, honing your project management and leadership skills.
• Engage in continuous problem-solving, seeking out innovative solutions that push previous boundaries.
• Work with cutting-edge tools and systems to monitor, analyse, and improve quality processes in real-time.
• Benefit from a strong focus on personal development, with opportunities for training, upskilling, and career progression within a supportive environment.
• Gain diverse experience through placements across various departments, offering the chance to explore all facets of our business from end to end.
Qualifications and Experience
1. Have achieved a minimum 2:2 or above in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering degree.
2. Experience of a year in industry.
3. Excellent problem-solving skills.
4. Good interpersonal skills proven through previous teamwork.
5. Self-steerer, excellent motivation.
6. Attention to detail.
7. A full UK Driving License is advantageous but is not essential.
Why choose us?
• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of, £34,000 p/a, increasing to £35,500 p/a in year 2, 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.
• Exciting Additional Benefits – You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, including a subsidised on-site restaurant and access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts. You will also have the opportunity to purchase or lease a BMW or MINI vehicle of your choice at a very special and reduced rate as part of your benefits package.
What do you need to do now?
If you apply, the next stages of the recruiting process could include: online testing, video interview and then a face to face, 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.
Once you make your application you will be automatically sent cognitive tests (via Eligo) for completion before we have had the opportunity to determine your eligibility for the role. Please be aware that if you complete the tests and you are not eligible your application will not be processed any further. If you need support in undertaking the tests please email us at
To be eligible for this position, you must be returning to your studies, for a minimum of 6 months, after completion of this placement. You must be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK.
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of disability, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sex or sexual orientation.
Closing date for applications: 15th of November 2024
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