Lead - Virtual Vehicle - Crewe, United Kingdom - Bentley Motors

Bentley Motors

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Crewe, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Role:
Lead - Virtual Vehicle

Contract:
Permanent

Location:
Crewe Campus, UK with flexible
_ _hybrid
_ _working

ABOUT BENTLEY

Join Bentley Motors as we embark on the most transformative phase in Bentley's history

Bentley Motors is transforming, combining a world of luxury and progressive technology to embrace an electrified future - becoming completely carbon neutral and having 100% Battery Electric Vehicle offering by 2030.

Our Campus

Our Campus, located in Crewe, Cheshire is going through its own transformation and offers unrivalled facilities including green space, free parking, an onsite restaurant, coffee shop and onsite gym.

ABOUT THE ROLE
As Lead - Virtual Vehicle
_Digital Prototypes_) you will collaborate with the Head of Whole Vehicle Systems to deliver our product ambitions and to shape our Beyond100 strategy.

_Digital Prototype_) technologies and tools (FEA, CFD, etc).

Responsibilities Include:

Release the virtual vehicle based on the output from the digital tools to enable the vehicle to proceed to physical build. The virtual vehicle release will ensure the vehicle moves into the physical world with less issues and unknown risks. This will reduce cost of late change and improve the predictability of vehicle launch.
Responsible for close cross functional collaboration of all internal and Group partners meeting PEP deliverables in line with Bentley's product, quality and financial targets, satisfying Group objectives and Bentley 'Beyond 100' vision.
Information on Function_

The Whole Vehicle Systems team is part of the Whole Vehicle Engineering Function, and are responsible for managing the product data generated through product development and using this data to deliver the most robust vehicle.

This includes bill of material management, CAD data management and analysis, feature and configuration management, and leadership of the virtual vehicle.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The successful applicant will be an established manager with a proven ability in automotive product development, and knowledge of CAE techniques and methodology.

Demonstrable, extensive, experience of advanced virtual vehicle technologies
Experience in leading a team in virtual development of a vehicle (digital twin)
Expert in computer aided engineering (CAE) methodology
Experience of developing and deploying CAE technology appropriate for the business to have an operational impact
Detailed experience of vehicle design, simulation and testing
Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and simulation data management (SDM) systems
Clear understanding of project and budget delivery in line with business objectives
Strong communication, influencing, motivational and leadership skills at a variety of levels.
A degree or equivalent engineering experience is required for all engineering roles.
Proficiency in German language would be an advantage.

WHAT WE OFFER
In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to the following benefits:

Flexible working hours
Hybrid working options
Access to a subsidised private medical scheme
Optional car lease scheme with access to VW group cars (VW, Seat, Skoda, Audi)
35 days' holiday inclusive of bank holidays
10% pension contribution with life assurance benefits
Discretionary annual bonus scheme
Study support opportunities
Paid volunteering days

Closing date is 3rd September 2023.

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.

This is a philosophy that is embraced by our leaders, championed by our colleague diversity groups and sits at the heart of our Beyond100 Strategy.