Vujwal Chandra Ghanta
Technical Sales Engineer - Marimba Auto LLC| RFQ & Costing Expert | Supplier Sourcing & Development | PLEX ERP | IATF 16949 | MSE - UMich-Dearborn
- Role
- Technical Sales Engineer at Marimba Auto LLC
- Location
- Farmington, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Vujwal Chandra Ghanta
I am a results-driven Technical Sales Engineer & Buyer with a Master’s degree in…
Experience
Technical Sales Engineer
Jun 2023 — Present · Canton, MI, US
As a Technical Sales Engineer and Buyer at Marimba Auto LLC, I manage the complete RFQ (Request for Quotation) process for various automotive components, ensuring accuracy in cost estimation and supplier alignment with IATF 16949 standards. My role bridges engineering, supply chain, and commercial functions to drive value and innovation.Key Responsibilities:Lead RFQ processing from customer drawings and specifications to supplier quote submission.Perform detailed cost analysis, BOM creation, and cost breakdown for components including stampings, forgings, castings, machined parts, and extrusions.Collaborate with engineering to understand manufacturability and technical requirements of parts.Identify and engage global suppliers (India, China, South Korea) for cost-effective sourcing.Support supplier development and qualification processes aligned with automotive quality systems.Track quote timelines, prioritize urgent RFQs, and ensure on-time submissions to OEM/Tier 1 customers.Achievements:Reduced sourcing lead times by streamlining RFQ cycles and supplier communications.Expanded supplier network for cold forming and aluminum casting components from cost-competitive regions.Successfully handled over 500+ RFQs, contributing to new business wins and project awards.
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