Industrial Placement - Production Planning

Bentleycareers; Crewe; Híbrido; GBP 23.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Starting salary £25,500

Mentorship from Early Careers team

35 days’ holiday incl. bank holidays

10% pension contribution with life ass

Learning and development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Bentley invites Industrial Placement Students to join our Crewe headquarters, supporting the journey from pre-series to series production. You will report to the Senior Process Planning Manager and help deliver detailed planning requirements for a Manufacturing Zone/Technology.

Based in Crewe, you will work in a hybrid/flexible arrangement with opportunities for mentorship, masterclasses, and career development across our Early Careers intake of trainees.

Formación

• The successful candidates will be on track to achieve a 2:1 in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Strong communication, problem solving and time management skills.
• Interest in manufacturing processes and LEAN is desirable.
• Interest in quality planning and manufacturing environments.

Responsabilidades

• Delivery of Quality planning (APQP) processes and activities in pre-series and series production ensuring internal and external audit compliance.
• Responsible for manufacturing sign-off of Bid-specs and product B-release in time with project timings and PEP deliverables.
• Identification of Facility, Jig, Fixture and Tooling requirements and continual upgrading of technical knowledge; liaison with group colleagues, benchmarking, training.
• Developing the settings/parameters of equipment and process;
• Responsible for implementing engineering change within your zone.

Conocimientos

Good Communication

Problem Solving

Time Management

Process Design

LEAN

Educación

Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Descripción del empleo

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Start Date: Monday 16th August 2027 – Friday 4th August 2028
Location: Based in Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3PL.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid/Flexible Working

Entry Requirements: See ‘What we’re looking for’ section

As part of Bentley’s annual Early Careers intake, you’ll join a community of around 93 trainees including Industrial Placements, Graduates, and Apprentices.

• Opportunities to participate in charity events, community projects, and social committees
• Masterclasses, development workshops, and social events
• Inclusivity networks and peer support groups
• Placements and rotations across different areas of the business that interest you

About the role:

As an Industrial Placement Student at Bentley, you will play a key part in Bentley’s journey to extraordinary vehicles for our customers. Based out of our state-of-the-art headquarters in Crewe, you will:

Reporting to the Senior Process Planning Manager, the Industrial Placement will be responsible for developing, agreeing and delivering detailed planning requirements and concerns closure for a specific Manufacturing Zone / Technology from Pre-series into series production.

Your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for delivery of Quality planning (APQP) processes and activities in pre-series and series production ensuring internal and external audit compliance
• Responsible for manufacturing sign-off of Bid-specs and product B-release in time with project timings and PEP deliverables
• Identification of Facility, Jig, Fixture and Tooling requirements and continual upgrading of technical knowledge e.g. liaison with group colleagues, benchmarking, training
• Developing the settings/parameters of equipment and process
• Responsible for implementing engineering change within your zone

About the Department:

The Bentley vehicle interior is where drivers and passengers experience innovation, comfort, quality, and brand identity. The Bentley Interior Planning Department are looking for passionate, forward-thinking talent to join our team and help define the next generation of interiors.

If you’re excited by the opportunity to influence how millions of people interact with future vehicles, this could be the perfect role for you.

What we are looking for:

The successful candidates will be on track to achieve a 2:1 in the following degrees: Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering

Skills required for the role:

• Good Communication
• Problem Solving Skills
• Time Management
• Process Design
• LEAN

What we offer:

• A starting salary of £25,500
• Support from our Early Careers team and 121 manager mentorship
• 35 days’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• 10% pension contribution with life assurance benefits
• Learning and development opportunities

Right To Work:

To be eligible for an Early Careers programme you must have a legal right to work in the UK for the duration of the placement or graduate scheme. We welcome students who have Settled Status, a Tier 4 Visa, or a Graduate Visa. We are unable to offer sponsorship for our Early Careers positions.

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Motivated to be the most diverse, inclusive luxury car company, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered.

We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all, helping all colleagues thrive as their authentic selves and reach their highest potential. 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.

Working at Bentley

To learn more about what life is like working at Bentley, and our assessment process view our Candidate Pack here.