Electric Powertrain Engineer

Function:  Vehicle Motion – Electric Powertrain
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 Vehicle Motion –Transmission and driveline team as an Electric Powertrain Engineer where you'll collaborate with the Functional Manager and Systems Engineering Team Leader to deliver our product ambitions and to shape our Beyond100+ strategy. Working in the Powertrain components department, the successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of powertrain components including the eMachines, transmissions & driveline hardware for all Bentley products.

You will coordinate Engineering deliverables, liaising with both the Vehicle Motion Systems Engineering and Functional Engineering structures. In this role you will work cross-functionally within Bentley R&D, VW Group Companies and Tier 1 suppliers to deliver world class electric vehicle products. Reporting into the Functional Manager – Transmission & BEV your main responsibilities include;

• Lead delivery of powertrain hardware validation on assigned vehicle projects including; planning and conducting testing (both in UK and Europe), data analysis and issuing of technical reports.
• Ongoing development of data analysis processes and techniques to support decision making
• Coordination of planning & delivery of System engineering phase (e.g. Validation & Verification) for assigned vehicle projects
• Building and maintaining project delivery timing plans
• Technical liaison with VW Group counterparts for hardware delivery and issue resolution

About the Team
The Transmission & Driveline Engineering team is a small, highly integrated team that forms part of the overall powertrain hardware department.  As part of the Vehicle Motion Engineering department within R&D, the Transmission & Driveline team is responsible for the traction motors, transmissions & driveline hardware in all current and future Bentley products. 

The team works with stakeholders across the business and across the wider VW Group to deliver projects from concept stages to in-flight development and final sign-off, ensuring the end customer experiences a refined yet rewarding drive.

About you – Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will be in an engineering role, ideally with some experience of chassis and/or powertrain systems delivery and have a basic knowledge of Systems Engineering ways of working.

You will be an excellent team player with strong communication and presentation skills who can influence across different functional areas. A positive ‘can do’ attitude is essential.

• Demonstrable experience of Engineering, data analysis and virtual development practices
• Excellent organisational, time management, and multitasking abilities
• Project management skills and ability to manage timing plans and track budget to deliver efficiently
• Experience of Systems Engineering processes within an automotive engineering environment
• An Engineering degree or equivalent 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: 11 March 2025

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