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Join Bentley Motors as we embark on the most transformative phase in Bentley’s history
Bentley Motors is transforming, combining a world of luxury and progressive technology to embrace an electrified future - becoming completely carbon neutral and having 100% Battery Electric Vehicle offering by 2030.
Our campus
Our Campus, located in Crewe, Cheshire is going through its own transformation and offers unrivalled facilities including free parking, an onsite restaurant, coffee shops and an onsite gym.
About R&D
The Research and Development (R&D) department are responsible for the entire design and development process of all Bentley products, from idea creation all the way through to engineering sign off. Our mission is to inspire our customers by creating extraordinary products through passion, collaboration and sustainable innovation. Our R&D team consists of six departments: Products & Concepts, Body & Trim, Electrical & Electronics, Vehicle Motion, Whole Vehicle Engineering and Technical Conformity.
As an Industrial placement at Bentley you will be working alongside and mentored by R&D industry technical experts, giving you real-life tangible experience to elevate your career journey in R&D.
Industrial placement available
Engineering – body and trim
Within Body and Trim we strive to engineer, develop and deliver best in class body structures for Bentley’s current and future product portfolios. We work cross-functionally and with the VW Group business: from Design to Digital prototyping, Marketing to Manufacturing. Working with and being mentored by expert industry colleagues you will gain insight into the entire product lifecycle, from concept to production, developing components that can protect our customers and possess the highest levels of hand-crafted luxury with the finest sustainable materials. We have Body and Trim Graduate Programmes available within: Interior and Body and White.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to
- Solving Research and Development and design related problems with company tools by identifying root cause and making recommendations.
- Supporting and leading the design and development of Restraints components
- Collaborating with the whole vehicle safety team to ensure the safety system development meets attribute targets and to plan, manage and analyse sub-system and whole vehicle crash tests.
- Actively contributing in cross-functional forums such as concept package, design for assembly and surface reviews representing BIW & Safety in the overall design process.
- Coordinating with both internal and external design resource to ensure the department’s agreed deliverables are met on time.
About you
The successful candidates will be on track to achieve a 2:1 in the following degrees: Physics, Product Design, Industrial Design or Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical and Materials Engineering. It would be advantageous to have practical mechanical engineering experience and strong attention to detail. The successful candidate will:
- Contribute to an inclusive culture and safe space for all to learn and grow
- Be open-minded and inquisitive, while planning and prioritising the workload to work effectively with others
- Be tenacious and resilient, but also adaptable to the needs of others
- Take ownership of decisions and strive for the best outcomes
What we offer
You will have access to the following benefits:
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working options
- 35 days’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays
- 10% pension contribution with life assurance benefits
- Paid volunteering days
We believe that everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, belongs at Bentley. Everyone is entitled to respect and dignity and we positively celebrate the differences between people. This is a philosophy that is embraced by our leaders, championed by our colleague diversity groups and sits at the heart of our Beyond100 Strategy.
