Program Manager Rfq Job in Varroc Engineering Ltd

Program Manager RFQ

• Location: Pune
• Experience: 5 7 Years
• Industry: Automotive / Manufacturing / Engineering
• Department: Program Management / Costing / Business Development Support
• Function: RFQ Management, Product Costing, Cross-functional Program Execution

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Program Manager RFQ to lead and manage the end-to-end RFQ (Request for Quotation) process by closely coordinating with Business Development, R&D, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Costing teams. The role requires strong technical, commercial, and program management skills to support business acquisition efforts and ensure accurate and timely cost proposals to customers.

Key Responsibilities:

1. RFQ Planning & Coordination:

• Act as the single point of contact between CFT and Business Development (BD) teams.
• Participate in Kick-off meetings (DR0/Phase 0) to define customer expectations, RFQ targets, and project milestones.
• Drive execution of RFQs through PLM tool, ensure project plan is created and updated regularly by CFT.
• Maintain departmental RFQ trackers and ensure timely closure of tasks.

2. Technical & Costing Feasibility:

• Coordinate with R&D for BOM, technical specifications, and risk identification.
• Facilitate engineering, manufacturing, and commercial feasibility assessments with CFT.
• Liaise with SCM, Tooling, and ME teams to gather inputs on tooling cost, BOP quotes, and capital investments.
• Review and validate tooling cost breakdown and share it with BD in customer-specific formats.

3. Cost Sheet Preparation & Analysis:

• Prepare detailed cost sheets aligned with benchmarks and internal targets.
• Conduct investment analysis using IRR, NPV, and RMC calculations.
• Support BD in customer negotiations with cost justifications, break-ups, and scenario planning.
• Maintain centralized cost database for reference and person-independent execution.

4. Gate Review & Program Handover:

• Track cost evolution across Gate exits, monitor deviations vs. Phase 0 plan.
• Lead Gate 0 closure and officially handover the project to Program Manager for development phase.
• Plan phase-wise execution with alignment from SCM and CFT.

5. Win-Loss Analysis & Continuous Improvement:

• Conduct Win-Loss analysis of RFQs handled, capture learnings, and drive continuous improvement.
• Optimize BOM costs and capital investments during execution versus Gate plans.

Special Focus Areas:

• Polymer / Metallic Product RFQs Evaluate SOR, CSR, tooling, FTG requirements.
• Participate in supplier visits for evaluation and negotiation support.
• Support technical feasibility studies, DVP cost reviews, and risk assessments with internal teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Production preferred).
• 5 7 years of experience in RFQ management, product costing, and automotive program management.
• Strong understanding of BOM structures, investment planning, tooling strategy, and costing principles.
• Hands-on experience with PLM tools, costing software, and Excel-based costing models.
• Exposure to IRR, NPV, benchmarking, and cost optimization frameworks.
• Excellent techno-commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and cross-functional leadership.

Preferred Experience:

• Prior experience in automotive product development or costing departments.
• Familiarity with metallic product costing, supplier tool audits, and customer negotiation support.
• Knowledge of Gate-based product development processes.

Why Join Us?

• Lead strategic RFQ initiatives that directly impact business wins.
• Work with cross-functional teams on technically complex and commercially significant projects.
• Be part of a growth-driven, innovation-focused automotive engineering company.