Engineer - Powertrain Certification

Bentley Motors; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the luxury automotive industry seeks an Engineer for Powertrain Certification. This role involves project coordination, documentation management, and problem-solving in vehicle testing. Ideal for a collaborative engineer passionate about quality and compliance in an exciting, transformative phase for the brand.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

35 days annual leave

Health and life assurance benefits

Progression pathways and study support

Optional car lease scheme

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience in a certification or vehicle testing environment.
• Understanding of vehicle testing requirements and procedures.
• Proficiency in planning and monitoring tests.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and report on powertrain certification projects.
• Support technical activities and documentation updates.
• Solve complex engineering problems related to powertrain.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Data Management

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Function: Technical Conformity

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 Technical Conformity – Powertrain Certification team as a Powertrain Certification Engineer, where you’ll be responsible for the timely coordination, reporting, and successful delivery of powertrain certification projects.

In this pivotal role, you will also support the team with documentation updates and technical activities related to certification vehicles. The position may involve supervising vehicle testing in the UK or abroad, and experience with vehicle diagnostics would be advantageous.

This role requires cross-functional collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders, including customers and suppliers. Therefore, enthusiasm, punctuality, effective communication skills, resilience, and a strong drive for results are essential. Reporting to the Functional Manager – Powertrain Certification, your main responsibilities will include:

• Supporting documentation updates and technical activities on certification vehicles
• Delivering compliance-related topics
• Maintaining, updating, and improving team processes
• Solving complex engineering problems
• Analysing and managing powertrain related hardware and software change impact
• Developing and maintaining specialist knowledge in your area
  
  

About The Team

The Technical Conformity – Powertrain Certification team is responsible for securing powertrain-related certification approvals for all Bentley products globally. This includes tailpipe emissions, evaporative emissions, fuel economy, electric range, and OBD compliance. The team works closely with certification partners in North America, China and South Korea, and is also responsible for emissions strategy documentation delivery for all global markets.

About You – Skills And Experience

A real team collaborator, the ideal candidate will be an engineer with experience in a certification or vehicle testing environment with strong technical background. Or have background in quality or compliance. You will be a strong communicator, self-starter and capable of working effectively across all levels of the organisation, with Volkswagen Group partners, and with external agencies to meet key objectives.

• Understanding of vehicle testing requirements and procedures
• Proven ability to solve complex engineering problems and analyse design issues
• Experience planning, monitoring, and expediting tests in collaboration with VW Group and external suppliers
• Proficiency in data management and analysis to support reporting and design guidelines
• An engineering degree or equivalent experience
• Excellent communication skills, resilience, and a results-driven mindset
  
  

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+

Bentley’s bold vision to redefine the benchmark for performance and luxury in a sustainable future. It represents the complete reinvention of our product range as we embrace electrification and accelerate our journey to net zero. Designed, developed, and built at our headquarters in Crewe, our models will offer ever evolving experiences that blend artistry, innovation, and sustainability. Join us as we advance the boundaries of excellence.

Closing date: 18 June 2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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