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IT´S ALWAYS THE TINIEST DETAILS THAT MAKE THE BIGGEST DIFFERENCE.

SHARE YOUR PASSION.

When the goal is to ensure that each and every BMW delivers pure driving pleasure as standard, quality control is paramount. That’s why our quality standards are only ever as good as the sum of the personal standards of everyone who tests them. It’s why we value the passion and commitment of our quality experts so highly – and why their attention to the details ensures the quality of every single part of our vehicles.

What awaits you?

•    As the Control Technician you will modify the controls of the assembly systems in a controlled manner to enhance and sustain production activities and provide technical support for all manufacturing operations.
•    You will support current manufacturing systems and tools to ensure that they are in line with BMW standards and operate effectively and efficiently.
•    You will maintain and distribute technical data and oversee the implementation of BMW standards within the manufacturing areas, all devices and applications to comply with the relevant standards.
•    Upgrading and supporting current manufacturing systems and tools is integral to this role to ensure that they are in line with BMW standards and operate effectively and efficiently.
•    Communication is key to this role as you will need to negotiate and influence maintenance colleagues during facility failures to ensure processes achieve required targets.
•    You will need to form strong relationships to internal and external partners to gather information about innovations and improvements.

What should you bring along?

•    Qualified to NVQ Level 5 or equivalent (e.g. degree, Membership of Professional Institution) or excellent technology experience.
•    Knowledge of electrical / electronic systems (advanced experience in electrical engineering with the ability to design / diagnose and install complex systems) is beneficial.
•    Experience with control systems, PLCs field Bus, Robot, safety and drive / vision / measurement systems.
•    Experience with electro mechanical and pneumatic / hydraulic systems is advantageous.
•    An understanding of software engineering (i.e Visual Basic, C, C#, C++, SQL, Java).

If you are self-motivated, have strong communication and problem solving skills then please apply today!

Please be aware this role will follow a shift pattern requirement and will be discussed further at interview stage.

This role will be advertised on a rolling basis. Therefore, please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Join us and you’ll enjoy an exceptional range of benefits including immediate opportunity to purchase/lease a BMW or MINI at special reduced rate or part of your benefits package, the ability to progress and shape your career across the BMW network, pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, work-life balance and family- friendly policies, subsidised canteen, ample onsite parking and of course you’ll be working for the world’s leading manufacturer of premium automobiles and motorcycles and provider of premium financial and mobility services.

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening checks and the offer of employment will be subject to results which we consider are satisfactory.   Checks will include references, right to work, IT system Compliance Integrity Check (COIN), CV and relevant qualifications.  Checks may also include criminal records, adverse financial (credit), directorships, address, internet research and/or driving licence. If you have any queries on any of these checks, please discuss with us and we will be happy to go through with you in more detail

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