Markets Engineer

Function: Technical Conformity – Product Certification
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 Technical Conformity – Product Certification team as the Markets Engineer where you'll will be responsible for undertaking market certification activities for assigned countries (rest of the world) for all Bentley products in support of the Whole Vehicle Type Approval. Additionally, the role will support the system owners and Certification Engineers to achieve compliant designs through their expert theoretical and practical legislation awareness and detailed understanding of assigned market regions.

Reporting into the Functional Manager – Market Delivery your main responsibilities include;

• Plan and ensure that the market homologation activities for your allocated markets deliver certification in a timely manner
• Total control for the entire homologation process for your allocated markets
• Summarise complex topics in the homologation process to facilitate Management decisions
• Act as a key contact person for the delivery of certification for your allocated markets
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance and develop the market homologation process at Bentley
• Act as an interface to the retailers/importers in the market and maintain a market-specific overview of the legislation applicable to those markets
• Develop type-approval-relevant documentation in close co-operation with Bentley functions

About the Team
Engineering Technical Conformity ensure compliance of all Bentley vehicles with applicable legislation to enable their sale. In addition, we safeguard the end customer and the Bentley brand by ensuring errors in the design and development process are prevented from becoming consequential.

In this Product Certification team we are responsible for the timely homologation of Bentley vehicles for all target markets worldwide, we do this by demonstrating the conformity for all our vehicles with the applicable vehicle regulations of the target market. If you're passionate about regulatory compliance, possess a keen eye for detail, and thrive in a dynamic work environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now and become a key player in shaping the future of Certification Delivery at Bentley.

About you – Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will possess experience gained from a legislation/ certification environment. Ideally, you will have type approval, compliance, certification and/or homologation experience gained from the automotive industry although other industries may also be considered. Responsibilities are as follows:

• Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of vehicle system approval subjects and also an ability to interpret any item of vehicle approval legislation.

• Able to understand specific technical issues relating to the application of whole vehicle regulations and effectively communicate findings at all levels within the business.
• Able to interpret market specific type approval requirements
• A Higher Engineering degree or technical 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: 22 April 2025

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