Collaborate with internal team members to create business ideas and communicate with customers to identify potential business items and improvements for existing business items.
From external interactions, gathers, distributes, and communicates new business opportunities to internal members to lead and facilitate the business/program strategies.
Prepare advanced development goals, milestones, and quotations.
Develops, negotiates, tracks, and communicates prototype development
Propose and negotiate terms and pricing for new items and work closely with customers to gather feedback and refine proposals.
Supports the customers through engaging and exchanging ideas to conceptualize the "needs" and "wants".
Quote new business and Design Change Requests (DCR) and coordinate fulfillment of customer requirements with Engineering.
Answer Request for Quotes (RFQs) and determine pricing and lead time for each individual order.
Position Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from a four-year University or College, or equivalent combination of experience, training, and education. Technical Degree preferred.
Prior automotive field (OEM, Tier 1 or 2) experience preferred.
The ideal candidate has 5 years of professional experience.
Must have strong multitasking, project management, organization, and both written and verbal communication skills.
Strong work ethic with good time management.
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Self-motivated team player who demonstrates initiative and flexibility.
Prior automotive co-op or internship experience preferred.
Must have the flexibility to travel (1 to 2 weeks per year on average).
Must have the flexibility to support meetings beyond standard working hours.