Project Leader – Body in White & Closures

Design Consulting GmbH; Crewe; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Consulting GmbH in Crewe, United Kingdom, is seeking an experienced Resident Project Leader – Body in White & Closures to support current model production activities for a premium automotive manufacturer. The role is on-site in Crewe.

You will coordinate BIW structures, platforms, fenders, bonnet and closures, lead cross-functional teams, manage production issues and engineering changes, and present status to customer management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Bentley automotive project experience.
• Strong BIW and/or vehicle closures expertise.
• Familiarity with VW Group development standards and systems.
• Proven cross-functional project coordination.
• English fluency, C1 or higher.
• Willingness to work on-site in Crewe.
• Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate BIW and Closures engineering activities.
• Manage current model production issues and changes.
• Support root-cause analysis and solutions.
• Lead weekly project meetings and cross-functional reviews.
• Present status to customer management and ensure milestones.
• Oversee BoM updates, permits, releases and deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with customer processes and quality standards.

Skills

Bentley projects

BIW/closures

VW Group processes

Cross-functional leadership

English proficiency

On-site Crewe

UK work eligibility

Job description

Location: Crewe, United Kingdom – on-site

Design Consulting is looking for an experienced Resident Project Leader – Body in White & Closures to support Current Model Production activities for a premium automotive manufacturer in Crewe.

The technical perimeter includes Body in White structures, platforms, fenders, bonnet, doors, tailgate, add-on parts, paint, sealing and damping.

The selected professional will act as the main interface between the customer and the engineering team, coordinating technical activities, priorities, meetings and project deliverables.

Your responsibilities

• Coordinate Body in White and Closures engineering activities
• Manage Current Model Production issues and engineering changes
• Support root-cause analysis and develop technically feasible solutions
• Coordinate containment actions, validation activities and vehicle line trials
• Manage BoM updates, permits, engineering changes and product releases
• Coordinate engineering teams, production departments, suppliers and other stakeholders
• Lead weekly project meetings and cross-functional technical reviews
• Monitor project timing, costs, risks, priorities and open actions
• Present technical solutions and project status to customer management
• Ensure compliance with customer processes, quality standards and project milestones

MUST-HAVE REQUIREMENTS

• At least 5 years of professional experience on Bentley automotive projects
• Strong technical experience in Body in White and/or vehicle closures
• Good knowledge of Volkswagen Group development processes, standards and engineering systems
• Proven experience coordinating automotive engineering projects and cross-functional teams
• Fluent or native-level English – minimum C1
• Availability to work on-site in Crewe
• Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom

Preferred

• Experience with Bentley Current Model Production processes
• Knowledge of CATIA, LCA and/or Teamcenter
• Experience with components such as body structures, platforms, fenders, bonnet, doors or tailgate
• Familiarity with Permit, ECR, B/K Release, KPM, BoM and PDM processes
• Knowledge of manufacturing feasibility, joining management and production line trials
• Current residence in the United Kingdom, ideally within commuting distance of Crewe
• Availability for occasional business travel