Technical Manager - Studio Engineering

Function: Design – Studio Engineering
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 Design Studio Engineering team as the Technical Manager, where you'll provide technical leadership and in depth technical knowledge to guide and support the Design team, whilst also delivering business objectives and technical product development, on time and within budget. The role will work cross functionally with Design, Bentley functions, VW Group and outside suppliers to deliver world class Designs. Reporting into the Functional Lead, Design Engineering & Design Validation your main responsibilities include;  

• Leading projects within a studio environment to achieve project milestones and gateways
• Supporting the Design team with technical knowledge and understanding, developing schemes in CAD to solve problems and suggest ideas
• Working with internal and external CAD resources, steering them proactively to pre-empt and react to new challenges and designs
• Manage project content for Studio Engineering to deliver the Design vision within scope and budget

About the Team:

This is an extraordinary opportunity to be part of a small, but highly skilled function within Bentley Design, responsible for the Design feasibility from initial concept to the final design. We work throughout the Design process to deliver the Designers vision, collaborating with different functions within Design, departments across the company and external suppliers to overcome feasibility challenges, meet legal and functional hardpoints and introduce innovations to deliver the project. If you have a passion for both Design and Engineering, thrive in a creative fast-paced environment and enjoy solving problems on a creative as well as technical level, our team is the perfect place for you.
 

About you – Skills and Experience

The successful applicant should be an experienced Studio Engineer or Concept Engineer with proven ability to manage teams and projects in a dynamic and creative environment, ideally with the automotive experience.

• Experience in automotive/product Design environment
• The candidate should have an blend of creativity, an eye for aesthetic quality and an understanding of technical limitations
• Experience and extensive use of Catia V5 is required, knowledge of related programmes such as ALIAS and VRED would also be beneficial
• Experience managing projects and working cross functionally
• Experienced in the generation of feasible concept ideas, in CAD, and innovations
• A Product Design or Design Engineering Degree or equivalent relevant experience is required

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: 14 March 2025

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