Going back 10-ish years or so, basically everybody was writing requirement specifications to be included in RFQs. Primarily sent to the multinational suppliers

Going back 10-ish years or so, basically everybody was writing requirement specifications to be included in RFQs. Primarily sent to the multinational suppliers like Continental. Sourcing and integration was the technical focus. And project management etc. Now it is 100% in the other direction. There are engineers everywhere. Basically, if there is a space (under stairs even), there is a desk with an engineer. Doing serious design work. The new automotive cybersecurity requirements also contribute to renewed need for control and detailed knowledge of subsystems.