Are you a creative thinker with a passion for driving innovation? At Bentley Motors, we're entering the most transformative chapter in our history. We’re seeking fresh ideas, diverse perspectives, and innovators to join us on this ground breaking journey.
There are two 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.
New Model Feasibility
The New Model Feasibility team are responsible for ensuring that the Bentley design is feasible to build and can be successful launched into Production. In this role you will gain invaluable experience working alongside and being mentored by industry leading experts, collaborating with multiple business areas and gain hand on experience with cutting edge technology. Your main responsibilities include:
- Collaboratively work with the team to generate manufacturing recommendations to improve future projects
- Analyse design data to identify potential risks and support with identifying resolutions
- Opportunity to own your own process improvement project within New Model Feasibility and leave your mark on the function
Manufacturing Pre Launch (Onsite)
The Manufacturing Launch team are the link between Engineering and Manufacturing when it comes to launching new products. Our teams mission is to deliver pre series vehicles and capture concerns early. In this role you will gain invaluable experience working alongside and being mentored by industry leading experts, learn and understand the concepts and processes within launch and also how to deliver all launch targets and objectives. Your main responsibilities include:
- Working alongside other business areas to understand all concepts of manufacturing and how Launch fits into the Bentley lifecycle planning
- Collect data and report back on findings to Launch Management
- Opportunity to develop your own ideas and concepts to support the launch team
About the function
The Industrial Placement positions sit within the wider Manufacturing Function. 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.
What we’re looking for
Values and Behaviours
- Inclusive Mindset: Contribute to a culture where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to learn and grow together.
- Collaborative Spirit: Be open-minded, curious, and effective in planning and prioritising workloads while working well with others.
- Resilience with Flexibility: Demonstrate tenacity and resilience, yet remain adaptable to the needs of those around you.
- Accountability: Take ownership of your decisions and consistently strive for the best possible outcomes.
Education
The successful candidates will be on track to achieve a 2:1 in the following degrees: Manufacturing Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Maths, Physics. Alternatively we will welcome other STEM subjects with a focus on Engineering.
Skills
- Great communication
- Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
- Problem solving skills
- Good time management
- Passionate about innovation
- Experience of CAD software desired but not essential
What we offer
As an Industrial Placement, you will have access to the following benefits:
- A salary of £24,327
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working options
- 35 days’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays
- 10% pension contribution with life assurance benefits
- Support from our Early Careers team and 121 manager mentorship
- Paid volunteering days