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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.

MINI Plant Oxford - New Vehicle Content & Quality Assembly – 13 Month Placement (July 2026)

You will be part of a diverse and collaborative team of specialists who hold responsibility for introducing and steering new models and new content into the assembly production system, ensuring a quality strategy, critical concerns containment, problem management landscapes and risk evaluation.  

What awaits you?

• Engage with new quality approaches and methodologies to tackle systemic problem landscapes in a mature manufacturing environment.
• Support build ability of new products into Assembly.
• Opportunity to engage with voice of customer internal processes including vehicle audit results and feeding back the findings into the problem management process.
• Engage with and develop clean data analytic solutions to enhance quality transparency and steer priorities within Production.
• Support the Assembly production and Launch teams with data analysis for resolution of pre-series vehicles
• Understanding of production IT technical systems required to ensure a stable high OEE production.
• Support the technology conformity to ISO9001 standards and ensure an effective Quality Management System in maintained.
• Opportunity to experience strategic steering of the overall business through KPI and Metric management, engaging with senior management stakeholders.
• Contribute to a wide-ranging media strategy to engage the associates in quality Mindset and awareness (multimedia, video, face-2-face)
• Lead an innovation project within your placement that supports the progression and enablement of improvements to the product and Quality including all responsibilities for results, communication and time management.

What should you bring along?

• Currently pursuing a relevant degree with an expected grade of 2:1 or higher (e.g. engineering, business, ICT/Computer Science or similar fields).
• Strong analytical skills, a quick learner, and an innovative thinker.
• A keen aptitude for risk-based thinking and process observation.
• Proficiency in standard Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI and App development is beneficial.
• Ability to translate academic knowledge into practical, real-world applications.
• Proficiency in English is required; basic knowledge of German is beneficial.
• Highly self-driven and motivated to work well within a diverse team structure and network.

What can you look forward to?

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £25,250, 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 include online testing, an in person assessment centre and then a virtual interview with the hiring manager.

Please note:

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.

At the BMW Group, we place great importance on equal treatment and equal opportunities. Our recruiting decisions are based on the personality, experience, and skills of the applicants. 

Closing date for applications:   Sunday 30th November 2025

Any further questions? Email us on [email protected]