BMW Plant Hams Hall - Production Quality Data Specialist - 13 Month Placement (July 2025)

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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.

BMW Group Plant Hams Hall is a modern, state-of-the-art engine manufacturing facility, located just outside Birmingham, UK. Producing the latest generation of three and four cylinder petrol engines, and precision machining key engine components, the plant has recently celebrated 20 years of successful production. Operating seven days a week, with more than one engine rolling off the line per minute, the plant plays a key role in BMW Group’s global production network, supplying engines for BMW and MINI, including some of the latest plug-in hybrid vehicles.

BMW Plant Hams Hall - Production Quality Data Specialist – 13 Month Placement (July 2025)

As a team we are responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System at BMW Plant Hams Hall. Our team conducts internal audits of production processes to ensure conformity and identify areas of optimisation. An element of our team focuses on Quality IT: The production systems, tools and data utilised to maximise our output and guarantee BMW’s world-class quality standards. We are seeking an intern to join us in July 2025.

What will you be doing?

• Extracting and visualising the masses of data our production system generates.
• Support our quality engineers in leading the problem resolution of any quality issues within the Assembly function.
• Working with QMS teams to Innovate and Digitalise production in line with our core business processes.
• Offering consultancy to the wider business on how they can improve their processes using digitalisation and business reporting.
• Responsible for the detailed representations of large datasets to steer and forecast our quality landscape.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Studying a Bachelor's or integrated Master's degree and on track to achieve a 2:2 or above in a Mechanical/Production based Engineering course, or similar. 
• Competent in JavaScript as well as SQL. Some experience in Python or R would be advantageous.
• Experience with, or willingness to learn, data visualisation tools, namely Power BI.
• An understanding of basic web development skillsets would be beneficial.
• A general understanding of the Agile project management methodology.
• A willingness to learn as well as to teach.
• Excellent communication skills.

Why choose us?

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £24,950, 26 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 39 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.

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 FutureTalentRecruitment@bmwgroup.com.

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:   Saturday 30th November 2024

Any further questions? Email us on FutureTalentRecruitment@bmwgroup.com