Overview
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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 supports BMW and MINI vehicles, including some plug-in hybrids.
BMW Hams Hall, Birmingham – Intern Industrial Engineering – 13-Month Placement (July 2026)
Join our Industrial Engineering team at BMW Plant Hams Hall for a 13-month internship programme. This role offers training, mentorship and responsibility while working with industry leaders on state-of-the-art products powering BMW vehicles.
Responsibilities
* To gain an understanding and experience of the process of completing Methods Time Measurement (MTM) studies to analyse the required time to complete production processes.
* To support the existing team with data capture for MTM studies.
* To support the existing team with the completion of MTM studies.
* To support the company with suggested process improvements to increase efficiency, output and/or cost reduction.
* To support the existing team with business data analytics using tools such as Excel, PowerBI, etc.
* To work with external companies on developing MTM studies for BMW Group.
* To support the existing team with the migration of MTM data from current to new systems.
What should you bring
* Studying towards a relevant Engineering, Mathematics or Data Science degree on track to achieve a 2:1 or above.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* To support the existing team with the completion of MTM studies.
* To support the company with suggested process improvements to increase efficiency and/or reduce costs.
What can you look forward to
* Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £26,600, 26 days holiday per annum (pro rata) and an attractive pension scheme.
* Rewarding work-life balance – Contracted 39-hour weeks with a half day on Friday.
* Additional benefits – On-site gym, subsidised on-site restaurant and access to the Advantage scheme with offers and discounts.
What do you need to do now
If you apply, the next stages 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 and be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK.
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Applicants will be treated equally 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. Our recruiting decisions are based on personality, experience and skills.
Closing date
Closing date for applications: Friday 31st October 2025
For questions, email recruitment-uk@bmwgroup.com
Industrial Engineering - Placement Year
Location: Coleshill, United Kingdom
Job Field: Process Improvement
Job ID: 164270
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