Functional Manager - Powertrain Certification

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Function: Technical Conformity -Powertrain Certification - EU, Rest of the World & Japan
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 team as the Functional Manager - Powertrain Certification where you'll be accountable for type approval/certification of powertrain related characteristics. Reporting into the Head of Powertrain Certification your main responsibilities include;

• Accountable for planning, monitoring and expediting market/regional powertrain homologation requirements at Project/Programme level for successful achievement of above
• Accountable for the delivery of market related powertrain homologation activities required to achieve Project/Programme vehicle launch into World Markets to quality, cost and time requirements
• Formally approves/certifies powertrain related attributes to requirements with Regulatory Authorities

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

About you - Skills and Experience

For this role you will have experience gained in a vehicle certification/homologation leadership position, ideally in Powertrain development for European and related markets. You will have a degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent experience, and have the ability to communicate and influence effectively across all levels of the business, our Group partners and external suppliers. German language skills would be advantageous.

You will demonstrate:

• Previous experience as a direct people manager in the field of vehicle and/or powertrain/emissions certification/homologation
• Experience of working cross functionally with matrix teams to achieve a range of deliverables and milestones
• End to end project management experience
• Communication, influencing and presenting skills up to Board level

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: 10 July 2024

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