Vehicle Engineer (Weight Management)

Adecco are recruiting automotive engineers to join Bentley's prestigious Whole Vehicle Physics Department, to be a part of delivering unparalleled vehicle performance, efficiency, and sustainability. The Weight Management Function plays a crucial role from concept through design, development, and certification, ensuring all Bentleys meet and exceed product targets. This dynamic department interfaces with a diverse array of stakeholders across the business, tackling every aspect and stage of Weight management.

Role: Whole Vehicle Engineer (Weight management)

Pay rate: up to £38.99ph

Hours: 37hours per week

Location: Crewe, Hybrid (Flexible)

Duration: Until 31/01/2025 - Strong likelihood to be extended.

What You'll Do:

As a Weight Management Engineer Contractor, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of Bentley vehicles. Your responsibilities will include:

• Setting and Delivering Weight Targets: Utilise your engineering expertise, stay ahead of lightweight technology trends, and use BoM weight roll-ups and vehicle/part measurements to set and achieve whole vehicle weight targets.
• Project Management: Independently manage project-related activities, creating and presenting comprehensive reports to Senior Management.
• Program Planning: Lead weight reduction work-streams and closely collaborate with other functions to ensure weight targets are met.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Constructively challenge and influence engineering departments to achieve set goals.
• Weight Calculations: Calculate vehicle weight and mass properties (Center of Gravity and Moments of Inertia) using a variety of methods and data sources.
• Certification Weights: Contribute to the calculation of certification weights, ensuring cross-functional agreement based on multiple data sources and relevant legislation.
• Benchmarking: Conduct competitor benchmarking, including evaluating technologies used and setting attribute targets.

Your Skills and Experience:

• Collaborative Relationships: Proven experience in building strong, collaborative, and influential relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Technical Proficiency: Good knowledge of CAD and Bill of Materials/spec configuration systems.
• Lightweight Technologies: Strong understanding of lightweight technologies and emerging trends.
• MS Office Skills: Proficient in MS Office, including macro writing.
• Certification Knowledge: Demonstrable knowledge of weight certification requirements for European and global markets.

Why Bentley?
At Bentley, we believe in pushing the boundaries of automotive innovation. As part of our team, you'll be working on cutting-edge projects that define the future of luxury vehicles. Your contributions will not only enhance vehicle performance and efficiency but also drive sustainability initiatives within the automotive industry.Join Us:

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