MINI Plant, Oxford - Plant Digitalisation - 13 Month Placement (July 2025)
A GOOD INTERNSHIP IS NEVER HANDS OFF.
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We believe in creating an environment where our interns really can learn by doing and where they are given their own areas of responsibility right from the start of their time with us. That’s why our experts will 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.
Plant Oxford is the birthplace and heart of MINI production. Manufactured to individual customer specifications, hundreds of MINIs leave the plant’s assembly lines each day, off to meet new owners in more than 110 countries around the world.
About The Production System
The BMW Group is recruiting an intern to support the various activities of the Production System Department, based at MINI Plant Oxford.
As the Production System department, we steer our business towards competitiveness by focusing on the following areas:
* Plant Development: Planning future-proof Plant Structures in alignment with all business functions.
* Digitalisation: The acceleration and coordination of Digitalisation and Innovation projects.
* Value-Added Production System (VPS): A self-sustaining continuous improvement process for plant-wide operations.
* Plant Steering: Implementing a robust Business Planning process driven by challenging Targets, developing and communicating a comprehensive Business Strategy.
* Executive Assistant: Supporting with the facilitation of the Leadership Circles and the coordination of critical plant topics and visits, including those of VIPs.
What will you be doing? (Digitalisation)
As the Digitalisation intern, you will be responsible for supporting various topics including but not limited to:
* Virtual Factory: Assist in the integration of the platform used for virtual simulations, contribute to the development of our ability to view the factory virtually with an autonomous scanning bot, aid in establishing virtual planning processes, and support the migration of data into the virtual environment to enhance operational efficiency and digitalisation efforts.
* AI & Machine Learning: Support the incorporation of central AI and machine learning initiatives into the plant's digitalisation strategy, participate in workforce education programmes to enhance skills in these areas and promote innovation in AI usage.
* Data Analytics: Assist in developing a comprehensive data strategy, migrating dashboards, supporting dashboard maintenance, creating a training roadmap for associates, and establishing a cloud data hub connected to AI systems for improved data accessibility.
* Growing the Digitalisation Community: Help to establish a Digitalisation Circle that aligns with the plant's strategic goals to foster collaboration and innovation, while also engaging with central organisations to challenge and enhance existing digitalisation processes and initiatives.
Whilst the above topics are specific to Digitalisation, you will also have the opportunity to support and get involved with other functions of the team that interest you.
Qualifications and Skills
* Studying an Undergraduate Degree in Innovation/Digitalisation or Engineering related subject and on track to achieving a 2:2 standard or higher.
* Able to demonstrate proven project management and problem-solving skills (experience preferable).
* Expected to be self-motivated and work as part of a team of experts managing a broad spectrum of complex topics.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
* A methodical and structured approach to planning and delivering tasks.
* Digital proficiency preferred (Microsoft Office Suite).
Why choose us?
* Great Pay: A competitive annual salary of £23,650, 26 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
* 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: You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, including an on-site gym, a subsidised on-site restaurant and access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts.
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.
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: Friday 28th March 2025
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