Configuration Engineer

Are you ready to drive innovation in the automotive industry? Adecco working in partnership with Bentley Motors are searching for a Software & Configuration Engineer to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone enthusiastic about connected car technology and eager to shape the future of vehicle features and customer experiences

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: 31/01/2027

Pay rate: PAYE: £33.15 LTD: £38.49

Location: Crewe - Pyms Lane CW1 3PL (Hybrid)

Working Pattern: Full Time

Software & Configuration Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for a Software & Configuration Engineer to support the delivery of vehicle projects across development, production, and aftersales. This role plays a critical part in ensuring ECU software, hardware, and configuration are correctly specified, released, and maintained to enable vehicle build and ongoing updates.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure software readiness, quality, and compliance with project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support delivery of vehicle projects, focusing on ECU hardware, software, and configuration
• Manage and release software and configuration files for production and aftersales environments
• Ensure correct software release levels across engineering toolchains and configuration systems
• Support the creation and release of full software baselines for R&D (pre-series), production, and aftersales
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure timely project delivery
• Track and report project status, risks, and issues
• Analyse and resolve engineering and configuration-related problems using structured methodologies
• Contribute to continuous improvement and optimisation of processes

What We're Looking For

• Experience in software configuration, release management, or systems engineering
• Understanding of ECU systems, automotive software, or embedded systems
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Good communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Awareness of cost, quality, and project delivery targets

Desirable Skills

• Experience with automotive software toolchains and configuration systems
• Knowledge of software baselining and release processes
• Experience working with suppliers in a technical environment

Join us in shaping the future of luxury automotive engineering!

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