Digital Manufacturing Engineering, Industry 4.0 & Layout (Powertrain)

Ford Motor Company

Biography

James Bennie is Ford UK’s esteemed Manager of Digital Manufacturing Engineering & Layout, with a 23-year tenure shaping the future of automotive manufacturing. A champion of Industry 4.0, his leadership in deploying digital manufacturing solutions and optimising plant layouts has been pivotal to Ford’s European operations. James boasts an impressive academic portfolio with a Master of Engineering (Hons) from The University of Manchester and an MBA in Leadership Practice from The Open University. His expertise in program delivery and engineering management is matched by his commitment to innovation and excellence within the dynamic landscape of automotive engineering.