Resident Project Leader – Body-in-White

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Resident Project Leader – Body\-in\-White
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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

About the Role
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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.

Key Responsibilities
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• 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.

Working Conditions
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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.

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