CAE Engineer

Function: Body & Trim – CAE & Digital
Contract: Full time - Permanent
Location: Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PL with flexible hybrid working

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 CAE & Digital team as the CAE Engineer where you'll provide a liaison between CAE Service Providers and Body & Trim Design functions supporting our Beyond 100 strategy. Reporting into the Functional Manager – CAE & Digital your main responsibilities include;

• Provide CAE support for problem solving
• Support and coach CAE service providers to ensure they are delivering their objectives as efficiently as possible
• Support investigation and adoption / application of new CAE & digital methods to support Body & Trim design activities
• Deliver and report status for Body & Trim related Digital Prototype Outputs (Crash, Occupant Protection, Static / Dynamic Body Stiffness, Closure Stiffness’s, Pedestrian Impact etc.) as per the Bentley Product Emergence Process

About the Team
The position is working within the Body Engineering Team. The team works cross functionally across the whole business, including Production, Project, Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Finance and Electrical Engineering. Working closely with VW Group counterparts to develop body functions, systems and architecture to enable best in class solutions. 

About you – Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will be in an Engineering role, ideally with experience of CAE principles and its application capability for Body & Trim.

• Direct analysis experience would be required (i.e. use of LS-DYNA/Pamcrash/Nastran/ANSA/Hyperworks etc)
• Previous experience of applying CAE to solve complex problems
• Previous experience of reporting / escalating as required based on CAE outputs
• Knowledge of CAD & PLM (i.e; use of Catia / Teamcenter / SDM) would be beneficial
• Exposure to AI/ML technology and automation would be beneficial
• Automotive experience would beneficial, but would consider other industries with relevant experience
• General mechanical / mechatronic engineering appreciation
• An Engineering Degree or equivalent relevant experience

What Bentley Offers

• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working options
• 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
• Paid volunteering days dedicated to community giving

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: 15 October 2024

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