Pursuit Lead

Role Overview

We are seeking a Pursuit Lead capable of managing multiple quote requests (RFQs/RFIs) concurrently while supporting various global regions and customer groups across different time zones. The role requires swift response capabilities within tight deadlines and involves close coordination with suppliers and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle multiple RFQs/RFIs simultaneously and manage quote submissions within short timelines.
• Coordinate activities early in the quoting process, particularly for supplier-dependent components.
• Collaborate closely with suppliers for component selections and negotiations.
• Serve as the primary technical interface for customers and suppliers, providing oversight of Driver Information (DI) product lines including hardware and software platforms.
• Maintain deep understanding of DI products such as clusters, two-wheeler clusters, cockpit domains, displays, and battery management systems (BMS).
• Possess knowledge of DI hardware platforms including Infineon microcontrollers like Aurix, Traveo II, NxP microcontrollers, and TI microcontrollers.
• Understand DI software architecture frameworks such as Autosar, Linux, and QNX at a high level.
• Map feature requirements to software architecture and conduct impact analysis and effort estimation independently or with minimal technical team support.
• Coordinate with multiple technical teams to define new features and estimate development efforts.
• Recognize design reuse opportunities to optimize development resources.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of quote documentation including customer TDRs, BOMs, BOLs, software development assumptions, and engineering input regarding effort and costs.
• Capture all assumptions and exceptions fully and update compliance documentation accordingly.
• Optionally, have an overview understanding of functional safety and cybersecurity, identify shared software modules (SMs) across platforms, new SMs, and cybersecurity impacts on software development.
• Identify risks associated with hardware platform decisions that could affect system performance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of four years experience in the automotive software domain.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with products such as clusters, in-vehicle infotainment (IVI), center display cluster (CDC), BMS, and displays.
• Proficiency in embedded software development processes and familiarity with Agile and ASPICE methodologies.