Automotive Facilities Engineer — Production & Automation

Bentleycareers; Crewe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Mentoring & study support

Car lease scheme

Health & life assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing resources

Employee discounts

Job summary

Bentley is seeking a Manufacturing Facilities Engineer in Crewe to lead equipment and facilities integration for new model introductions and product enhancements. You will manage projects from R&D through installation, commissioning and handover, partnering across R&D, Quality, Logistics, IT and suppliers to deliver safe, on‑time outcomes.

Reporting to the Senior Process Planning Manager, you’ll drive cost control, schedule adherence and continuous improvement in a state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing

Qualifications

• Experience with automotive assembly equipment and automation systems.
• Delivery of final vehicle assembly projects or production processes in automotive/manufacturing.
• Proven ability to develop schedules, track milestones and coordinate activities to meet targets.
• Application of structured problem‑solving techniques (root cause analysis, corrective actions, risk mitigation).
• Experience managing/examining project budgets and capital expenditure (CapEx) with cost tracking and reporting.
• Coordinating suppliers or external contractors through equipment design, build, installation and commissioning (preferred).
• Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field, or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of facilities, equipment and technologies within approved investment levels.
• Apply structured problem‑solving to challenge approaches and mitigate project risks.
• Ensure facilities and equipment comply with safety, health and regulatory requirements.
• Manage budgets and capital investment; monitor expenditure and financial risks.
• Develop and maintain robust project plans; track milestones to meet programme timing.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams and suppliers to define solutions and drive delivery.
• Oversee installation, integration and commissioning through to handover to production.
• Drive continuous improvement across facilities and production environments.

Skills

Automotive equipment experience

Production project delivery

Project planning & scheduling

Root cause analysis

Budget & CapEx management

Supplier coordination

Education

Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Bentley is seeking a Manufacturing Facilities Engineer in Crewe to lead equipment and facilities integration for new model introductions and product enhancements. You will manage projects from R&D through installation, commissioning and handover, partnering across R&D, Quality, Logistics, IT and suppliers to deliver safe, on‑time outcomes.

Reporting to the Senior Process Planning Manager, you’ll drive cost control, schedule adherence and continuous improvement in a state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing