Episode 23: Luxury Car Production

In this episode of Careers Unplugged, we are joined by Alex to discuss her industrial placement experience at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. We chat through everything from the application process to day-to-day realities of her internship. Alex also shares what students might not realise about production management, the importance of storytelling during interviews and how university helped prepare her for the role. We also dive into luxury automotive manufacturing, including duties of the Interior Surface Centre, why details like lacquering matter so much and its competitive advantage against mass-market cars. Whether you’re interested in premium cars, or just curious about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into such an iconic brand, this episode gives an honest insight into life at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. Please note, there is a slight volume issue at the beginning of this episode, but it settles shortly after.