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Technical Quotation Expert (TQE) – Component

Bedford, BEDFORDSHIRE, gb💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-04 → 2026-09-25

Core

Technical reference point and primary quote-writer for the Component Test Laboratory, responsible for technical qualification of leads/opportunities, interpreting customer requirements, and delivering fully priced technical proposals and Statements of Work.

Role type

Technical Quotation Expert (Component Testing)

Builds

Technical quotations, Statements of Work (SOW), and bespoke test procedure proposals for the automotive component testing sector.

Domain

Automotive component testing and sustainable mobility

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Technical competence in automotive component testing, ability to articulate technical content clearly, customer consultative guidance, CRM management, preparation of technical quotations and SOWs, coordination with stakeholders

Preferred skills

Experience in other component activity test disciplines, sales/customer experience in automotive or transportation settings, proficiency with Microsoft Office, strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Technologies

Microsoft Office, Group CRM system

Responsibilities

Technical qualification of leads and opportunities, interpretation of customer requirements and procedures, providing customer consultative guidance on test solutions, preparing technical quotations and Statements of Work, supporting sales in technical customer meetings, collating technical information, consulting with the Expert Network, providing commercial support to Operational Project Managers

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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