Technical Quote Lead

Visteon is a global automotive technology leader, advancing mobility through innovative technology solutions that enable a software-defined future. The company's state-of-the-art product portfolio merges digital cockpit innovations, advanced displays, AI-enhanced software solutions, and integrated EV architecture solutions. With expertise spanning passenger vehicles, commercial transportation, and two-wheelers, Visteon partners with global automakers to create safer, cleaner, and more connected journeys. Founded in 2000, the company employs 10,000 employees in 18 countries around the globe. In 2024, Visteon recorded annual sales of approximately $3.87 billion and secured $6.1 billion in new business. To know more about us,visit visteon.com.

Mission of the Role: The Technical Quote Leader is responsible for leading new business pursuits/quotes for the Display product line and coordinating with all Display Product Line functions (Customer Regional Engineering, Mechanical, Display & Lens teams, Hardware & Platform Software teams, Program & Commodity Purchasing and Manufacturing) and lead & coordinate associated internal engineering activities.

Typical Duties: Technical lead of Display related engineering activities for Customer RFIs & Quotations: Lead multi-functional global engineering internal team to Establish & direct engineering team supporting pursuits/quotes within the Displays Product Line.

Key Objectives of this Role Technical Lead for RFx Quotations:

• Lead global engineering team.
• Direct engineering team for new product line pursuits/quotes.
• Review new product requirements (Mechanical, HW, SW).
• Coordinate technical deliverables for quote timeline.
• Drive review of Display, Mechanical, and Optical requirements through the engineering team. Ensure all assumptions & exceptions are captured and compliance sheets are developed for high-level items such as TFTs, lenses, etc
• Ensure process compliance during the quote process and drive discipline within the team to meet quote deadlines.
• Develop optimal designs and review BOM costs.
• Ensure timely completion of quote documentation (TDR, BOM, assumptions).
• Work with Product Management & commercial team on cost targets.
• Identify and initiate long lead items.
• Align make/buy strategy with Manufacturing & Purchasing.
• Review supplier quotes with Purchasing and Engineering team.
• Optimize assembly process with Manufacturing.

Should Cost/Should Price:

• Coordinate should-cost and should-price estimations (Display, Lens, eBOM, mBOM).
• Review should-cost and should-price with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Customer Groups on cost/price targets.
• Align strategies on winning cost targets and prices with related teams and management.

Process Compliance:

• Ensure compliance during the quote process.
• Support customer milestones and requirements.

Qualification, Experience And Skills Key experience required:

• Years of Experience: 3+ years of Automotive Display product experience or similar;
• Degree Strongly Preferred: Bachelor of Science (minimum), in Mechanical, Displays, or Electronic Engineering (EE), or a related field with equivalent experience.

Desired Competencies/Experience:

• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously;
• Flexibility to support regions/countries in different time zones;
• Good communication skills; verbal and written with global cultural sensitivity;
• Strong presentation skills;
• Ability to understand, at a high level mechanical, display design, electronics & associated implementation;
• Good MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint);
• Good communication skills especially with Customers;
• Ability to work within a constrained deadline (quotes are tight and time-bound);
• Ability to work closely with suppliers for part selections and negotiations;
• A Plus – deep understanding of displays & touch technology;
• A Plus –understanding of commercial/business/financial measurement (NPV, IRR, EBIT, etc.);
• A Plus – experience with Jira, Confluence and AI agents
• Fluent in English;
• Self-motivated with the ability to lead a global team toward a common goal.

Special Requirements (i.e. overtime, travel, etc.): Domestic and international travel to internal and customer locations may be required (~5-10%).

Key Behaviors:

• Collaboration;
• Result – oriented;
• Critical thinking;
• Evaluating problems.

Reporting Structure: Reports to the Manager of the Display Quote team.

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