System Team Leader - Thermal Systems

Function: Electrical & Electronics – Energy Systems
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 Energy Systems team as the System Team Leader – Thermal Management where you’ll be responsible for the end to end development of a level 3 vehicle system and its attributes. The role has to define, control and ensure the delivery of all relevant project milestones for the system. Reporting into the Functional Manager – Thermal Management your main responsibilities include;

• Define and control required technical content to achieve agreed specifications with support from feature owners
• Responsible for a complete level 3 system connected timing plan, with interdependencies of the level 4 sub-systems defined and risks / synergies managed
• Report the defined Product Emergence Process requirements and lead the risk and countermeasures associated with these e.g. KPIs, KPMs, Timing Plans
• Support the Attribute Process where relevant to the level 3 system, ensuring the relevant cross-functional stakeholders are integrated
• Lead technical resolution with other Level 3 System-Team Leaders where conflicts exist across the systems

About the Team
The Energy Systems Department in Electrical & Electronic Engineering delivers the energy platform for our conventional and electric drive products. We develop low (12V), medium (48V), and high voltage (~400V+) systems, functions (including energy management of the buses), and components. Also part of the team is Thermal Management Electronics (including HVAC systems) which control the cooling of the electric drive components and also as high power consumers; we have the full envelope of energy management and cooling control in one team. The work we do is central to Bentley’s Beyond 100 Strategy, delivering the architecture, hardware, and software to power our PHEV and future BEV products. 

About you – Skills and Experience

• Proven track record of successful deliveries of vehicle systems/ features or as Project Manager of vehicle projects
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to lead a team through problem resolution activities
• Strong interpersonal skills and a high level of self-motivation
• An Engineering Degree or equivalent relevant experience
• Extensive Systems Engineering experience
• Significant and advanced knowledge of requirements management

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: 17 October 2024

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