Technical Manager - Vehicle Integration

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Function: Whole Vehicle - Vehicle Integration
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 Vehicle Integration team within Whole Vehicle, reporting to the Head of Vehicle Integration, this role is responsible for leading the integration management strategy, planning and delivery for our vehicle projects. This involves operating as the Level 1 integrator leading a cross functional team to:

• Plan the required whole vehicle integration points (GVs)
• Set vehicle content and product maturity targets
• Track target achievement and report status
• Identify risks and issues, develop countermeasures and ensure delivery
• Interface with platform partners from the VW group
• Generate the technical release documentation and approvals for each vehicle build phase

About the Team
The Whole Vehicle Engineering function exists to define, develop and validate extraordinary products that meet customer expectations over lifetime, detecting and resolving relevant issues at the earliest phase in the product development process.

The Vehicle Integration department is responsible for:

• Whole Vehicle Release management, steering and reporting
• Whole Vehicle Integration Management (Product maturity planning)
• BoM, CAD and Config Management
• Fleet and Vehicle Test Management
• Platform and Hat project integration (face to project)

About you - Skills and Experience

• Technical leadership experience gained within a systems engineering environment
• Knowledge of developing systems and/or products within the automotive industry or an industry with equivalent complexity
• Knowledge of software delivery processes and tools
• The ability to process complex data drawn from many sources, assess options and enable effective decision making
• Led and motivated diverse R&D teams to resolve technical and delivery conflicts

• Experience of improving ways of working though structured improvement methodologies
• An Engineering or relevant degree or 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: 13 January 2025

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