Paint Process Manager

Function: Manufacturing- Paintshop- Process & Quality
Contract: Full time- Permanent
Location: Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PL

Bentley Motors is combining a world of luxury and progressive technology to embrace an electrified future. Join us as we embark on the most transformative phase in Bentley’s history.

Purpose of the Role
Join the Paint shop Process & Quality Team as the Paint & Quality Process Manager where you'll be responsible for robotic paint application and associated quality topics.  You’ll play  a pivotal role in driving one of Bentley’s key unique selling points, our extensive Paint colour range and quality of finish is unique within the industry.  We have an innovative approach to excite our customers keeping our products a step ahead of the market, aligned to Bentley’s Beyond100+ strategy. The role will be overseeing three parts of the facility, Current Model Paint Shop, New Model Paint Shop and Small Parts Paint shop.  The role covers 24 hour production hence shift working and flexibility is essential.  Reporting into the Process and Quality Manager, your main responsibilities include;

• Responsibility for the day to day aspects of the Paint Shop Quality Management System.
• Managing a team of Robot Minders and Off-Line Programmers across multi-disciplined robotic technology (Fanuc, Durr, B+M, Ferrobotics, Wandras)
• Control of internal process quality gateways.
• Control of material delivery systems.
• Real time data analysis and problem solving.
• Technical assistance with innovation and development projects.

About the Team

The Paint Process and Quality team here at Bentley is at the forefront of our vision to accelerate Bentley’s journey towards luxury sustainability and electrification.  With significant investment in a new on-site world class paint facility coupled with our highly motivated, determined team we are in a unique position to redefine best in class Paint finishes within the luxury automotive sector.        

About you – Skills and Experience

• Experience within an Automotive Manufacturing background with a strong background in Paint.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety protocols within automotive paint shops.
• Knowledge of ISO14001 environmental procedures and understanding of local permit requirements.
• Knowledge of Paint processes and Robotic application and automotive paint shop materials.
• Knowledge of Robot applied corrosion protection and sound damping materials.
• Ability to implement Paint process control procedures to define and measure all essential metrics for paint application.
• Experience of commissioning new Paint Technology and integrating new materials.
• Significant experience in the practical application of Continuous Improvement tools & techniques and complex problem solving (including unplanned environment)
• Ability to work within a budget and actively seek cost reduction opportunities.
• Ability to coach / lead & communicate at all levels within the organisation.

• Ability to lead cross-technology teams & projects to achieve business improvement.
• Knowledge of the Product Emergence Process & key gateway deliverables.
• Degree or qualification equivalent (preferably Engineering / Manufacturing bias)

What Bentley Offers:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of UK bank holidays
• Progression pathways and programmes, mentoring, and study support opportunities available
• Optional car lease scheme with discounted access to brand new VW Group cars (VW, Seat, Skoda, Audi) up to every six months
• Health and life assurance benefits providing up to five times annual salary
• Annual salary reviews and competitive bonus scheme
• Contributory pension scheme – you put in 6% we put in 10%
• Access to a wide range of resources to support your health and well-being including an online GP, the choice to join BUPA health plans, a mental health counsellor, and onsite physio

The Bentley Campus
Our campus is going through an exciting transformation offering unrivalled facilities including green spaces, free parking, an onsite restaurant, coffee shops and Legends gym. 

#BelongingAtBentley
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.

Beyond100+
Announced in 2020, Bentley’s ground-breaking Beyond100+ strategy targets sustainable luxury mobility leadership, reinventing every aspect of the business. Building on over two decades of forward-thinking, join us as Bentley moves towards a sustainable future.

Closing date: 13 March 2025