Technical Manager - Whole Vehicle

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Function: Whole Vehicle
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 Whole Vehicle Engineering team as a Technical Manager where you'll provide technical leadership and in depth technical knowledge on whole vehicle development, to support and ensure achievement of business objectives and technical development, playing a pivotal role in driving our Beyond100+ strategy aim. Reporting into a Head of Department in Whole Vehicle your main responsibilities include;

• Providing technical leadership on whole vehicle development topics, including product requirements, project maturity, integration and attribute development
• Responsible for resolving topics that impact the product, facilitating resolutions that are optimised for the product and the business.
• Able to lead on technical topics working with other departments/engineers
• Participation and effective representation of function/Company in appropriate technical meetings

About the Team
The Whole Vehicle department is at the forefront of delivering extraordinary Bentley's. Our vision is to shape the future of luxury mobility by developing environmentally responsible Bentley's that deliver exceptional performance whilst minimising our carbon footprint. Our passionate team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of vehicle engineering. We achieve our goals by leveraging expert knowledge with strong stakeholder relationships

About you - Skills and Experience

• Appropriate experience working in the Automotive Industry or related industries
• Experience of process from launch to production
• Strong influencing skills and communication, with a commitment to building positive relationships with other functions, and Group as an outward facing expert
• Ability to share technical knowledge effectively with others, coach and guide as appropriate
• Demonstrable experience of process improvement activities within the specific technology
• An Engineering degree or equivalent relevant 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: 26 March 2025

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