Optical System Lead

For the Electronis Division team of Marelli, we're looking for an Optical System Lead to join the Customer Front Office team.As the Customer Front Office Optical Systems Lead, you will be responsible within the assigned region for overseeing and providing expertise in optical technologies and systems, serving as the main Marelli technical reference in front of regional customers. The perimeter may be determined by a product line (e.g., Displays, Instrument Clusters), specific customers (e.g., German OEMs), or a mix of both.ResponsibilitiesActively participate in each RFI/RFQ for the assigned product line(s) and/or customer(s), becoming a key member of the offer team; then, ensure the proposed technical solution aligns with Marelli platform optical standards, while tailoring designs to customer expectations when necessary. Coordinate or delegate, as needed, the Optical/Display offer process and remain accountable for the quality and completion of activities. Guarantee availability of cost/effort estimations for offers—including homologation requirements—by collaborating with the Optics Center of Expertise (CoE). Ensure delivery of the draft Optical/Display Time Plan aligned with the overall project workflow. Secure coverage of entry-level optical requirements, dependency analysis (software, hardware, validation), and raise any customer queries. Oversee development of high-level optical design concepts, leveraging EPL and Optics CoE expertise. Coordinate creation and integration of Optical/Display Bill of Materials into hardware and mechanical BoMs. Supervise preliminary optical simulations and studies for concept validation. Support regional benchmarking analysis of competitor/customer products. Collaborate with Advanced Engineering & Innovation/Product Management to prepare and present Proof of Concepts to customers. During project development, act as the customer-facing technical reference for optical systems, facilitating communication, clarifying technical points, and maintaining solution consistency. Support System Front Desk in issue resolution, change request management, and technical reporting throughout the development lifecycle. After SOP, maintain support for optical-related change requests, VA/VE actions initiated by the customer, and field return analysis. Preferred Skills Experience in interaction with international automotive customers (OEMs). Familiarity with benchmarking, Proof of Concept preparation, and technical demonstrations. Experience with homologation and validation processes. Advanced knowledge of optical materials, display technologies, cover lens systems, and illumination for automotive clusters/displays. Proficiency with optical simulation tools and concept evaluation. Experience with integrating optical BoMs into complex product architectures. Understanding of processes required for DV/PV validation and regulatory homologation. RequirementsBachelor’s or master’s degree in physics, Electronic Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar. Minimum 8 years of experience in optical, display, and cover lens development within automotive embedded systems. Proven experience managing successful customer-facing technical activities. Fluent English Location: CorbettaGrafton è il brand globale che si occupa di Professional Recruitment di Gi Group Holding, la prima multinazionale italiana del lavoro e una tra le principali realtà che offrono servizi e consulenza HR a livello globale. L’offerta si intende rivolta a candidati ambosessi, nel rispetto del D.Lgs. n. 198/2006 e ss.mm.ii. e dei Decreti Legislativi n. 215 e n. 216 del 2003 sulle parità di trattamento.I candidati sono invitati a leggere l’informativa privacy ai sensi degli artt. 13 e 14 del Reg. EU 679/2016 al seguente indirizzo (Aut. Min. del 15/04/2014 Prot. N: 39/4903)