Technical Manager - Feasibility

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Function: Manufacturing- Launch Quality Centre
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 New Model Feasibility team as Technical Manager- Feasibility, where you'll be responsible for working with all areas of the business to influence new product design from the very start of a project through to vehicle launch - ensuring that all our products are feasible for assembly, design for manufacturing principles are implemented within the design, delivering benefits to quality and cost, and playing a pivotal role in driving extraordinary customer journeys through the execution of Definitive Modern Luxury design in our electrified product portfolio. Reporting into the Functional Manager- Design for Manufacture, your main responsibilities include;

• Leading a cross-functional team to identify, manage and resolve manufacturing feasibility issues for a particular vehicle zone.
• Influencing product concept, style and part design through data analysis, technical knowledge and supporting recommendations.
• Leading and supporting cross-departmental reviews.
• Carrying out product benchmarking to identify opportunities and best practice.
• Conducting feasibility analysis of A-surface style and B-surface part design.
• Resolving identified problems and concerns
• Identifying, managing and conducting physical validation trials
• Implementing product design improvements to support Manufacturing targets and KPIs.

About the Team

The New Model Feasibility team is part of Bentley's Launch Quality Centre - responsible for delivering world class products and launches into production.

Play your part in a diverse team at the forefront of exciting future product development to put your stamp on how future Bentleys are designed, developed and assembled - ensuring efficient manufacture that results in flawless execution for our customers.

Involvement with all aspects of the product development lifecycle, working with a broad range of technologies and experts to find innovative solutions to deliver the future of sustainable luxury.

About you - Skills and Experience

• Relevant automotive experience in a role directly related to design analysis and problem solving within a Manufacturing or Engineering environment (similar experience within associated industries considered).
• Experience of developing and launching new products.
• Understanding of vehicle assembly techniques and practices.
• Understanding of analysis tools and techniques such as CAD interrogation (CATIA), virtual build, tolerance analysis.
• Strong influencing, with a commitment to build positive relationships with other departments / business areas and VW Group as an outward facing expert.
• Ability to share technical knowledge effectively with others, coach and guide as appropriate.
• Good business awareness and ability to make and influence strategic decisions within business context.
• Leading cross department teams and activities to achieve business objectives.

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

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: 2 February 2025