Functional Manager -Door & Roof Systems

Function: Body & Trim – Exterior & Mechatronics
Contract: Full time

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 Exterior Mechatronics team within Body & Trim as the Functional Manager – Door and Roof Systems where you'll be responsible for leading, managing and developing the team to deliver technical and business objectives and play a pivotal role in driving forward the Beyond100 strategy. Reporting into the Head of Exteriors your main responsibilities include;

• Manage and lead a team to deliver technical solutions in their field of expertise; accountable for benchmarking and target setting, delivery of targets, collation and presentation of data, leading problem resolution, project/product planning and budget management
• Establish and develop effective team strategy; organise/structure design, manage all resourcing activities, develop team strategies, develop relationships with VW Group colleagues and counterparts
• Manage team and prioritise tasks; cascade business objectives, monitor KPI’s, support and guide technical development of systems/technologies, manage team budgets, manage and prioritise team tasks and activities, lead and represent in cross functional forums, influence product development towards objectives, manage team performance and personal development
• Developing own and teams specialist technical capability; encourage, train and support the team, assist and coach in all aspects of engineering processes and principles

About the Team
The Exterior & Mechatronics Department within Body & Trim are responsible for the design, development, validation and sign off of all Exterior Systems including door function, front & rear operation, roof systems, bumper & grille assemblies, climate control plus all other add-on exterior components across all Bentley car lines.

About you – Skills and Experience

The successful applicant will be a proven automotive technical team manager with ability to communicate effectively cross functionally and present in forums up to Board level. Your experience will have an engineering bias (ideally electro mechanical) and you will be a natural problem solver that can manage time and task priorities for both yourself and your team.

• Demonstrable experience as a people manager with strong leadership skills
• Previous experience of automotive product development in exterior hardware systems
• Strong business awareness with the ability to influence decisions cross functionally, coupled with excellent communication skills
• Previous experience demonstrating project and people KPI planning and monitoring as well as resource planning
• Project and budget management/forecasting skills

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: 8 May 2024

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