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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 Manufacturing
Our goal in Manufacturing is to deliver an extraordinary journey for our customers, inspiring them with a magical fusion of craftsmanship, innovation and sustainability. From influencing the design of our products to their launch, from a customer order to the handover, we aim to deliver extraordinary results in everything we do. We are innovative thinkers, responsible for delivering operational excellence, and achieving our ambitions for the future to become the benchmark for luxury car production. To support this we are driving a five year strategic programme named ‘WINGS’ with four key areas: Operational Excellence, Customer Enthusiasm, Extraordinary People and Dream Factory.
There are three industrial placements available
Please apply for one industrial placement position only, outlining your preference in your cover letter. We will review applications for all suitable positions.
1) Factory problem solving
Factory Problem Solving spans much of a vehicle’s product cycle; influencing early product design, through to building pre-series vehicles and on to problem solving until end of production. You will gain experience of Production, Manufacturing and Quality departments inside the world’s best car manufacturing factory. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Testing future concepts and designs on pre series vehicles
- Support future projects using digital data to promote Design for Manufacturing
- Shadow engineers to perform root cause analysis on the actual vehicle and develop technical solutions
2) Body problem solving
Body Problem Solving supports launches of new models to ensure that Bentley can deliver best-in-class models repeatedly in a smooth and controlled manor. Whilst working alongside industry leaders of problem solving you will develop an invaluable network not only within Bentley motors, but with our VW group partners. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Work collaboratively with the team to deliver new models
- To engage and deliver a project, assisting with the targets of the Body Problem Solving department in the Launch Quality Centre
- Developing knowledge and understanding of the Manufacturing Industry
3) New model feasibility
The New Model Feasibility team work within the Manufacturing function. This team is responsible for influencing future products during the project to ensure that the design is feasible to build and supports manufacturing targets, delivering a successful launch into production. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Working pro-actively to support manufacturing recommendations and requirements for future projects.
- Supporting the technical analysis of design data to identify potential risks/concerns and drive appropriate actions to resolve
- Supporting key manufacturing processes e.g. facilitate cross functional business reviews and develop the lessons learnt process
About you
The successful candidate will be on track to achieve a 2:1 in the following degrees: Engineering, Mathematics, Business, Physics, Manufacturing and Economics. It would be advantageous to have automotive or manufacturing experience and knowledge of Microsoft Packages. 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.
