Technical Quotation Expert (TQE) – Component

About this role

Purpose As Technical Quotation Expert for the Component section, the successful candidate will hold a pivotal cross-over role. The TQE will be the technical reference point within the Commercial team but liaise closely on a day-to-day basis with operational and technical colleagues, as well as with customers. The TQE will be the primary quote-writer for the Component Test Laboratory section at UTAC's Millbrook site and other business units as required.

The role will require the candidate to be responsible for technical review of RFQs, engagement with customers where additional details are required, coordination with opportunity owners and quote-writing. In the case where a new procedure (bespoke) is requested by the customer, the TQE will be responsible for engaging with stakeholders both in the BU, commercial team and at the customer to deliver a fully priced and costed technical proposal.

The role requires a high level of technical competence and experience in the given field and the successful candidate will be comfortable in articulating technical quote content in a clear, concise and professional written format. The candidate will be customer focused, responsive, and have an eye for detail and accuracy, using the Group’s CRM system. Responsibilities Technical qualification of leads Technical qualification of opportunities Interpretation of customer requirements and procedures Providing customer consultative guidance in determining the optimum test solution Providing support to the Sales organisation in attending technical customer meetings Collation of technical information Primary responsibility for preparation of technical quotations Primary responsibility for preparation of Statements Of Work (SOW) Consultation with UTAC’s Expert Network Providing commercial support to the Operational Project Manager Providing technical support to the Commercial organisation Supporting the achievement of sales order intake forecast within the Activity/Section of scope Act in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC staff at all times Qualifications Degree level or equivalent in relevant Engineering discipline.

Experience: Relevant engineering experience in the field of automotive component testing (experience in other Component activity test disciplines would be advantageous, though not essential) Sales/customer experience/mindset within an automotive or transportation setting. Skills: Customer service Business development Excellent organisational and time management skills Able to manage own priorities without supervision Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Strong organisational, analytical and problem solving skills CRM management and population Personal Behaviours: Excellent attention to detail Proactive in finding solutions Good understanding of H&S practices Analytical thinking Willingness to learn Methodical Flexible and adaptable Highly motivated team player Customer focused High level of confidentiality and integrity Other: Flexibility to travel as and when required Full UK driving licence & own transport (UTAC is not easily assessable via public transport) Willing to undergo a Criminal Disclosure check NOTE: This position be will based at the Bedford site and will allow for some home-working, by agreement, in line with company policies For you, as a potential UTAC team member, we believe that the international and diverse nature of our business combined with the passion, energy and friendliness of our people create a great place to work.