Engineer- Weight Management

Function: Whole Vehicle – Weight and Sustainability Management
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 Whole Vehicle – Weight and Sustainability Management team as the Engineer – Weight Management where you'll be undertaking all aspects and stages of weight management. This is a varied role which interfaces with a wide range of stakeholders across the business and will play a pivotal role in driving our Beyond 100+ strategy aim.

In this role you will also be responsible for setting and delivering vehicle weight targets utilising sound engineering knowledge, lightweight technology trends and BoM weight roll ups. Concept studies and competitor benchmarking will form a key part of this.

Reporting into the Functional Manager – Weight and Sustainability Management your main responsibilities include;

• Collect, manage and analyse data, and influence engineering departments to deliver targets
• Verification and validation of weight data via physical weighing of vehicle, sub-assemblies or parts
• Conduct competitor benchmarking using available data and physical vehicles
• Create and present documents up to Board level, manage own project related activities
• Problem solving; analyse and manage multiple sources of weight data and extract relevant conclusions and recommendations
• Verification and validation of whole vehicle weights via Prototype and Pre-production weighing along with component/sub-assembly weight validation as required
• Proposal of certification weights for cross functional agreement (in line with legislative requirements) and solve complex engineering problems in accordance with certification requirements

About the Team
The Weight and Sustainability Management function is part of the Whole Vehicle Physics department and is at the forefront of delivering vehicle performance, efficiency and sustainability. The Weight and Sustainability Management function works cross functionally from concept, through to design/development and certification in order to manage the weight of the extraordinary Bentley product range.

About you – Skills and Experience

The successful applicant will be an experienced Engineer with knowledge of whole vehicle engineering, from target setting to delivery. You will have rigorous attention to detail and an ability to process large amounts of data. Vehicle certification knowledge/experience would be advantageous.

• Demonstrable working knowledge of whole vehicle engineering and vehicle attributes
• Good knowledge of CAD, Bill of Materials and spec configuration systems for global markets
• A demonstrable understanding of the competitor landscape and willingness to apply lightweight technologies in designing efficient vehicles
• Experience of building strong collaborative and influential relationships with a broad range of stakeholders
• 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: 3 December 2024

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