Customer Front Office Optical Systems Lead

OverviewBecome a Part of the Marelli team.We are a global independent automotive supplier with a passion for performance and speed.We are pioneers of the future of mobility.Our story is built on innovation and manufacturing excellence.Every day, we drive change and co-create what comes next.Our purpose is simple yet ambitious: "Let's push the boundaries together. We aspire to shape future mobility dreams and turn them into reality."Joining the Marelli Electronics team means becoming a part of something bigger, a place where you can explore your potential and pioneer innovation.As a global yet fast-evolving company, we\'re looking for team members who want to grow and evolve with us.This position is for a Customer front Office Optical Systems Lead in the Eletronics Division, based at our office in Corbetta.About the PositionWe are looking for a Customer front Office Optical Systems Lead to join the Eletronics Division team.This position is based at our office in Corbetta.As the CfO Optical Systems Lead at Marelli, 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.Your ResponsibilitiesActively participate in each RFI/RFQ for the assigned product line(s) and/or customer(s), becoming a key member of the offer team.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 BoMs 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.What Qualifications you will bringBachelor'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.Other skills that we would welcomeExperience in interaction with international automotive customers (OEMs).Familiarity with benchmarking, Proof of Concept preparation, and technical demonstrations.Experience with homologation and validation processes.Knowledge of manufacturing constraints, tool chains, and customer-specific 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.Expectations from you in this positionDeep expertise in optical/display system development, especially for automotive embedded applications.Cost and time estimation for complex optical projects.Project management and cross-functional team coordination.Customer-oriented approach and relationship management.Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.What does this position offer youFast-paced yet supportive and high-performing international team with an inspiring ambition to transform the future of mobility.Support in onboarding and further training that will set you up with Marelli\'s speed.A hybrid work model, helping you to achieve work-life balance by combining remote work with focused time in the office.Career Growth PathTake the next stepTogether, we will drive the world towards a safer, greener, and better-connected future.Are you ready to make your mark, shape the future of the automotive industry, and drive the growth of the Electronics business?To apply, submit your application via [Website, such as LinkedIn].Marelli is one of the world's leading global independent suppliers to the automotive sector, with a strong and established track record in innovation and manufacturing excellence.Our goal is to change the future of mobility by working with our customers and partners to create a safer, greener, and more connected world.Our team supplies all major automotive manufacturers in Asia, Europe, and North and South America and the top racing teams in motorsport world championships.Our technology is purpose-driven and meticulously designed to deliver tangible value that truly matters to our customers.Our business areas are automotive lighting and sensing, thermal solutions, electronics, green technology solutions, interior experience, propulsion solutions (e-powertrain and powertrain), ride dynamics, motorsport, and aftermarket business.Within the walls of Marelli, we believe in enabling people to do their best work.Our cultural attributes - Drive Results, Accountable, Entrepreneurial, Inclusive, Innovative, and Aware - are the cornerstones of a new Marelli culture.Be part of itSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionEngineering and Product ManagementIndustriesMotor Vehicle Manufacturing#J-*****-Ljbffr