Industrial Placement - Manufacturing Strategy
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Industrial Placement - Manufacturing StrategyStart Date: Monday 16th August 2027 – Friday 4th August 2028
Location: Based in Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3PL
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Work Arrangement:
Onsite
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
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:
As a Manufacturing Strategy & Systems Industrial Placement Student, you will support the development and delivery of Bentley's Manufacturing Strategy and Bentley Manufacturing System (BMS). Through a combination of strategic projects, digital transformation initiatives, and cross-functional rotations, you will gain exposure to how Manufacturing delivers operational excellence today while shaping the vision for tomorrow. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop skills in strategy, data analytics, continuous improvement, project management, and stakeholder engagement within a world-leading luxury automotive manufacturer.
The result will be identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements across different departments, providing local support and development through the change.
- Support the identification and delivery of process efficiency and performance improvement opportunities across Manufacturing.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of AI and digital solutions that enhance operational effectiveness.
- Assist with the deployment and governance of the Beyond WINGS Manufacturing Strategy and Bentley Manufacturing System (BMS).
- Analyse data and trends to generate insights that support strategic decision-making.
- Engage with stakeholders across Manufacturing to support continuous improvement and business transformation initiatives.
This role will be based within the Manufacturing Strategy & Systems team, providing a home function throughout the placement. To support your development and broaden your understanding of the business, the placement will include a number of structured rotations across Manufacturing, offering valuable exposure to a wide range of operational areas and stakeholders.
The Manufacturing Strategy & Systems team is responsible for translating Bentley's Beyond
100+ business strategy into actionable manufacturing priorities through the Beyond WINGS Manufacturing Strategy. Our long-term strategic ambitions are enabled by strong operational foundations, underpinned by the Bentley Manufacturing System (BMS).
As a team, we define the future direction of Manufacturing by identifying strategic opportunities, driving continuous improvement, and enabling transformation across the business. At the same time, we maintain and develop the systems, standards, and governance frameworks that support operational excellence, ensuring Manufacturing remains efficient, effective, and aligned to Bentley's long‑term vision.
We shape the future of Manufacturing while providing the systems, standards, and governance that enable operational excellence today.
What we are looking for:The successful candidates will be on track to achieve a 2:1 in the following degrees:
Business Management // Operations…
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