Technical Quote Lead

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Enabling a software-defined, electrified future.

Visteon is a global leader in automotive cockpit electronics, pioneering the software-defined future of mobility through innovative technology solutions. Our comprehensive portfolio spans digital cockpit solutions, advanced displays, battery management systems, and power electronics for EVs, enhanced by cutting-edge software capabilities and artificial intelligence integration. The company employs approximately 10,000 employees in 17 countries around the globe. To know more about us click here.

Mission of the role: As the Technical Quote Lead, you are primarily responsible for the lead new business pursuits/quotes for Instrument Cluster and Zonal Controller product line and coordinate with all functions (Customer Regional Engineering, Hardware & Platform Software teams, Product Validation, Program & Commodity Purchasing and Manufacturing) and lead & coordinate associated internal engineering activities. You will have a clear understanding of why, what, and when of an assigned product and shall communicate its story and the business value concisely to all the stakeholders. Key Stakeholders: Product Line Leaders, Engineering/Functional Leaders, External Customers.

Key Objectives of the Role:

1. Lead Cross-Functional Quotation Engineering

- Serve as the technical lead for customer RFIs and quotations across Instrument Cluster and Zonal Controller product lines.
- Establish and guide a global, multi-functional engineering team to support pursuit activities and technical responses.
- Coordinate technical deliverables to align with quote timelines and ensure timely, high-quality submissions.

2. Requirements Review & Compliance

- Drive comprehensive review of mechanical, hardware, and software requirements.
- Ensure all assumptions and exceptions are documented develop high-level compliance matrices.
- Collaborate with the Chief Engineer and delivery teams to define delivery timelines and execution plans.

3. Design Optimization & Cost Strategy

- Lead development of optimal, consistent designs with a focus on BOM cost efficiency.
- Identify and drive value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) and design reuse opportunities.
- Collaborate with Product Management and Commercial teams to define cost targets and leverage historical quote data for triangulation.

4. Supplier & Manufacturing Alignment

- Engage early with Purchasing and Manufacturing to align on make/buy strategies and supplier quote timelines.
- Review supplier quotes and benchmark against similar designs to ensure competitiveness.
- Partner with manufacturing teams to optimize assembly processes and cost structures.

5. Documentation & Governance

- Ensure timely completion of all quote documentation, including:
- Technical Design Reviews (TDRs)
- BOMs
- Engineering and manufacturing assumptions
- Effort and cost estimates
- Maintain process compliance throughout the quotation lifecycle.

6. Customer Engagement & Demonstration Support

- Support customer milestones and ensure alignment with technical requirements.
- Lead the development of pursuit-specific demo properties and support product demonstrations at tech shows and customer events.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experiences:

- Education: Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electronics, Mechanical), Physics, or a related technical field equivalent experience considered.
- Industry Experience: Minimum 10+ years in automotive electronics product development and launch, with strong preference for experience in Instrument Cluster and Zonal Controller domains.
- Project Leadership: Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of hardware, mechanical, and software design principles.
- High-level system analysis capabilities.
- Experience working closely with suppliers on part selection and cost negotiations.
- Commercial Awareness: Familiarity with financial metrics such as NPV, IRR, and EBIT is a plus.
- Customer Engagement: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with global cultural sensitivity. Strong presentation skills and ability to convey technical concepts to customers.
- Collaboration & Influence: Effective cross-functional collaboration with engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, and commercial teams.
- Self-motivated leader with the ability to guide global teams toward shared goals.
- Tools Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, SharePoint).

Key Performance Indicators:

- RFQ Win Rate
- Material Margin at Gate 2 Commitment

Key Year-One Deliverables:

- Improve quote accuracy and reduce turnaround time
- Enhance BOM cost visibility through should-cost modeling
- Strengthen supplier collaboration and pricing intelligence
- Increase RFQ win rate and margin performance

Key Leadership Behaviors:

- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
- Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your schedule and goals
- Special Requirements (i.e. overtime, travel, etc.): Domestic and international travel to internal and customer locations may be required (10-15%).

Reporting Structure: This role will report to Manuel Pereira, Sr. Director, and report into the Digital Cockpit product line.

Visteon Culture: If you thrive in a fast-paced, organizational culture that requires agility, adaptability, and a growth mindset from its employees to thrive and stay ahead of the curve, Visteon is the place. We value high performance and a drive for results. Innovation, risk-taking, and continuous learning help us keep up with the ever-changing landscape of our industry and be market leaders. At Visteon, you can be more

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