MINI Plant Oxford - Automotive Test & Analysis Engineering - 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.

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. Three UK plants have a part to play in MINI production – Plant Hams Hall makes engines, Plant Swindon produces body pressings and sub-assemblies for MINI, and all this comes together at Plant Oxford with body shell production, paint and final assembly.

MINI Plant, Oxford – Automotive Test & Analysis Engineering - 13 Month Placement (July 2025)

We have 3 placements available within our Vehicle Validation teams at MINI Plant Oxford.

Our available roles sit within:

• Product Validation.
• Geometric Validation.
• Vehicle Validation, Electronics & Automated Driving.

These positions are situated within departments that are responsible for ensuring the premium quality of our Pre-series vehicles and Series vehicles. These departments have the responsibility in Oxford for all pre-series and series validation for the Process Chain with the task of ensuring that the product and customer functions are ready to launch into the market. We handle early problem detection, preventing potential failures in internal and external metrics audit, durability testing, warranty and delivery quality both in terms of cases and costs to business. We are also responsible for the geometric and functional integration of new products during the development phase up until three months after Start Of Production (SOP). Within the team, our specialists support complex analysis topics across the complete vehicle with their extensive measurement capabilities.

What awaits you could include:

• Involvement in live product builds, get hands-on in our technical workshops and master the basics of CATIA V5 to perform detailed virtual analysis of Computer Aided Design (CAD) packages.
• Supporting the pre-work, daily activities, documenting output during the pre-series development of a new product.
• Supporting the quality specialists with root cause analysis and validation activities on prototype vehicles prior to launch.
• Involvement with our VR system for use in quality analysis problems, involvement in current and future production topics, support development of new functionality in VR software, grow the use of VR across Plant Oxford and aid in the training of new users.
• Preparation of vehicles for testing which could include: pre-checks, updates both hardware/software, vehicle collection and returning of post evaluation.
• Vehicle customer functionality static and dynamic evaluations and supporting in development of customer protections and potential solutions.
• Supporting analysis of problems identified and evaluation/testing of decided solutions.
• Vehicle diagnostics and data analysis encompassing the vehicle connectivity.

Qualifications and Experience

• Studying a Bachelor’s or integrated Master’s degree and on track to achieve a 2:2 or above in an Engineering course, ideally Mechanical Engineering/Automotive/ Electrical Engineering.
• A valid UK driving license is essential for this role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong relationship building skills.
• Previous Computer Aided Design (CAD) knowledge would be advantageous.
• Strong PC skills and experienced with Microsoft Office.
• Relevant work experience would be beneficial.
• Good organisational and time management skills, and ability to show high attention to detail to every task.
• Ability to adapt working approach depending on specific requirements, prioritise activities, work under pressure, multi-task and solve problems.
• An excellent team player who possesses solid organisational skills.

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.

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