Technician- Injection & Polymer Processing

Job Role: Technician- Injection & Polymer Processing

Function: Manufacturing - Vehicle Interior

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:

Bentley Motors Wood Shop is entering into the next phase of its evolution to support the introduction of its new Bentley Electric Vehicles (BEV), this exciting change will be its biggest in over twenty years. To support this change the Bentley Wood Shop are introducing an in-house injection moulding facility to produce back injected interior parts.

To create these parts we plan to have the first three Engel injection moulding machines (1000T, 600T and 400T) commissioned by the end of 2024, with further machines planned in the future to support additional new model introductions.

Ideally we are looking for a Back Injection Moulding Technician who has experience of in-mould decoration / labelling or back injection on to fabrics. A Bentley’s interior is not limited to just wood veneers so we need a candidate with the willingness to learn the specific requirements of the process needed for the production of back injected natural wood but also stone and aluminium veneers also.

Reporting to the Functional Manager for Wood Shop, your duties will include:

• Plans and coordinates manufacturing equipment and processes to produce a high quality injection moulded product.
• Coordinate the moulding efforts on new program launches, setting up and/or revising manufacturing processes and assisting the manufacturing operations in problem solving and continuous process improvements.
• Use of root cause analysis to identify potential problems with machinery, moulds, process criteria and ancillary equipment.
• Work closely with the Technical Manager to identify part/production related issues and agree appropriate actions to resolve.
• Ensure containment, corrective and preventative measures are implemented.
• Coordination of the daily cell function to ensure continued efficient operation.
• Implement improvements to the existing process with the aim of increasing productivity, reducing costs and improving quality.
• Provide technical support/solutions to manufacturing processes.

About the Team;

Within the Beyond100 and Manufacturing Strategy we are now preparing for the introduction of BEV at Crewe. The Wood Shop Department sitting within Vehicle Interior is responsible for the manufacture and delivery of wood, stone & aluminium veneered finishes to vehicle assembly. Our world class interiors are produced by a dedicated, multi-shift team of colleagues who are quality focussed in delivering a customer’s vision through digitally handcrafted processes. The new BEV technology has given an exciting opportunity to manufacture inhouse our own back injected lightweight plastic substrates.

About you – Skills and Experience

• A minimum of 15 years of experience processing high quality technical plastic components, ideally for high end automotive applications and although not a prerequisite for the role, specific experience of processing back injected components would be a significant advantage.
• A level of robot programming knowledge would also be beneficial to the role but training would be provided.
• A dynamic self-starter who can take responsibility for the trialling and introduction of new tooling whilst at the same time supporting  daily operations.  
• Appropriate experience working in the automotive or related industries.
• Flexible approach and willingness to take on tasks that may be outside normal scope of BIM Technician role.
• Strong influencing skills and communication, with a commitment to building positive relationships with other functions and Group as an outward facing specialist.
• Ability to share technical knowledge effectively with others, coach and guide as appropriate.
• Demonstrable experience of process improvement activities

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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.

Closing date is 6 May 2024.