Technical Quotation Engineer (TQE) – Component

UTAC; Millbrook; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Cover

Perkz discounts

Recognition awards

Family friendly policies

Employee assistance

Job summary

UTAC is seeking a Technical Quotation Engineer for its Component division at the Bedford area. The role writes technical quotations, reviews RFQs, and collaborates with commercial and operations teams to deliver clear, costed proposals.

It requires engineering competency, customer focus, and attention to detail. The successful candidate will coordinate with the Expert Network, prepare Statements of Work, and support sales with technical insight while upholding UTAC values of Expertise,

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent in relevant Engineering discipline.
• Experience in automotive component testing (preferred).
• Sales/customer experience/mindset within an automotive or transportation setting (preferred).

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

Skills

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree level or equivalent in relevant Engineering discipline

Job description

Technical Quotation Engineer (TQE) - Component

• Full-time
• Contract Type: Permanent/CDI
• Travel Required: None

UTAC is a market-leading international group in digital & sustainable mobility, customisable testing solutions, vehicle engineering, homologation, regulatory advice & expertise, certification, training, corporate events and classic & sportscars festivals.

The Group provides services and test solutions to customers in the various sectors: mobility, transport, tyre, petrochemical, agriculture and defence industries. UTAC operates test centres and laboratories in France (including the official Euro NCAP facility), the UK, USA, Finland and Morocco; it has subsidiaries in China, Japan, South Korea, Italy & Romania. UTAC employs around 1300 people across its various locations.

As a group we share a strong and clear vision to deliver safe and efficient solutions and systems to our customers. We are proud and confident in our heritage, our capabilities and our people and believe that by creating a culture where individuals feel they can make a difference and enjoy coming to work, we can deliver the best possible service to our customers.

Our core values of Expertise, Innovationand Integrityprovide a clear daily guide to how we work together safely, as one team, helping each other to succeed.

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 technical competence, 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.

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 (preferred)
• Sales/customer experience/mindset within an automotive or transportation setting (preferred)

Skills:

• Problem solving
• 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

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
• High level of confidentiality and integrity

Other:

• 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

In the UK this includes;

• Life Cover
• Access to a wide range of discounts and offers via the Perkz reward scheme
• Recognition awards linked to our UTAC values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity.
• Attractivefamily friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working.
• Access to a variety of employee assistance support services.

Learn more about UTAC and what and how we do what we do at www.utac.com

Candidates for positions at UTAC must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the country the role is based in. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Note to Recruitment Agencies:

UTAC do not accept speculative applications from agencies for our open positions and any submissions made will not be accepted and no fees will be accepted or paid in respect of speculative CVs received.