Resident Project Leader – Body-in-White
20 hours ago
Crewe
Location: Crewe, United Kingdom Work Model: Full-time, fully on-site Expected Start: Q4 2026 Initial Contract Duration: 3 years, with possible extension Language: English – C1 level or higher Travel: Occasional business travel may be required HIto Solutions is seeking an experienced Resident Project Leader specialising in Body-in-White (BIW) to support a long-term automotive engineering programme in Crewe. The successful candidate will lead and coordinate Current Model Production activities across the Body-in-White perimeter, acting as the principal on-site technical interface for BIW-related topics. The role combines technical engineering expertise, project coordination, issue resolution and close collaboration with customer, manufacturing and supplier organisations. • Coordinate the assigned Body-in-White engineering team., • Act as the principal on-site technical interface for BIW Current Model Production topics., • Coordinate the supporting engineering team based in Italy., • Support root-cause analysis and develop technically feasible solutions., • Manage technical issues from initial analysis through proof of concept, containment, validation, engineering change and final resolution., • Develop containment solutions to protect series production and prevent repeat failures., • Coordinate permanent series-production solutions in accordance with formal engineering change procedures., • Ensure preparation and release of complete 2D drawings and 3D CAD data., • Identify requirements for FE analysis, packaging studies and technical feasibility assessments., • Assess the impact of proposed changes on interfacing vehicle systems., • Ensure manufacturing and assembly feasibility of proposed changes., • Coordinate prototype builds, physical trials and production-line validation., • Manage BoM creation and updates, product-data changes and engineering releases., • Liaise with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Logistics, Supplier Quality, Field Quality, Finance, Certification and Bill of Material teams., • Coordinate suppliers and rework partners during feasibility, validation and implementation., • Manage project milestones, cost status, timing plans and technical documentation., • Prepare and lead weekly project meetings, technical reviews and management updates., • Maintain tracking lists and ensure timely closure of open technical points., • Platform and upper-body structures, • Fenders and bonnet, • Doors and tailgate, • Closures and add-on body components, • Paint, • Sealing and damping, • BIW joining and manufacturing feasibility, • Minimum 5 years of experience in Body-in-White automotive projects., • Strong technical knowledge of BIW structures, closures, joining technologies, sealing and damping., • Proven experience in Current Model Production and series-production problem solving., • Experience with root-cause analysis, containment solutions and permanent corrective actions., • Strong knowledge of engineering change, release, BoM and PDM processes., • Experience coordinating remote engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders., • Knowledge of CATIA/LCA, Teamcenter and automotive release systems., • Knowledge of BIW joining management and manufacturing-feasibility processes., • Strong project-management and communication skills., • Fluent English at C1 level or higher. Previous experience working on Bentley projects or within the Bentley organisation would be considered a significant advantage. This is a fully on-site position in Crewe. Candidates must already reside in the UK and be able to commute to Crewe on a daily basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr