Role & seniority: Supplier Quality Engineer, Professional (Lead/Management of a team)

Location & work type: Owatonna, MN, USA; Full-time; Indefinite US work authorization; travel 20-30%

Stack/tools: Automotive/manufacturing QA; SPC, MSA, Process Capability, APQP, PPAP, FMEA; ISO 9001; Metrology; reading technical drawings; MS Office

Top 3 responsibilities

Lead and coach the current team of Supplier Quality Engineers; drive supplier quality movement across a global base
Evaluate potential suppliers (on-site assessments), review corrective actions, and ensure zero-defect performance through problem solving
Manage supplier-related quality projects, support engineering change management, and drive continual improvement to meet KPIs

Must-have skills

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
2+ years in Quality Assurance in automotive/manufacturing
Proficiency in SPC, MSA, APQP/PPAP, FMEA, ISO 9001; strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis
Metrology knowledge, ability to read/interpret drawings and QA standards; MS Office proficiency
Nice-to-haves: None specified
Additional notes: Salary range $97,000–$107,000 base; comprehensive benefits; EEO employer; sponsorship not available for future work authorization.

Full Description

Bosch Location

Owatonna, MN

Fields of work

Engineering

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Professional

Starting date

According to arrangement

Working time

Full-time

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Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.

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Your tasks

Bosch provides high quality products to our customers. Our supply base is an integral part in meeting this objective.

What You Will Do

Leading and Coaching the current team of Supplier Quality Engineers your role will be to manage supplier quality movement and development activities across a global supply base to achieve our stated quality objectives. Direct communication internal to Bosch and with our suppliers is essential to achieving the objective. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to

Support and Lead supplier related quality projects. Evaluate potential suppliers through on-site assessments Improve supplier capabilities prior to product launch and develop suppliers post product launch. Lead, Coach and also Conduct supplier reviews to confirm implemented Corrective Action plans, quality systems, overall operations and work with suppliers to minimize and/or eliminate quality/performance issues. Work with suppliers to assure “zero defect” performance through problems solving methods. Review and approve Purchased Parts. Participate in continual improvement programs and activities to support the achievement of department KPI’s. Track all supplier related costs associated with poor quality and/or service; summarize these costs and work with suppliers to eliminate issues. Support Engineering Change Management

Your profile

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required. Minimum +2 years of experience in Quality Assurance in the automotive or manufacturing environment. Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Process Capability studies, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA). Knowledge of ISO9001 Strong problem-solving skills, with experience in root cause analysis and corrective actions. Knowledge of Metrology and industry-standard measurement techniques. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, process documents, and quality assurance standards. Must be proficient in MS Office. Must be able to travel 20-30%.

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization not available.

Contact & additional information

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $97,000 - $107,000. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc.

In addition to your base salary, Bosch offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts (HSA); flexible spending accounts; 401(K) retirement & Bosch Defined Contribution plan with an attractive employer match; wellness programs; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; parental leave, adoption assistance; and reimbursement of education expenses. Learn more about our full benefits offerings by visiting: https://www.myboschbenefits.com/public/welcome. Pay ranges included in the postings generally reflect base salary; certain positions may include bonus, commission, or additional benefits.

Welcome to Owatonna

At Bosch, we care; for you, our business, and our environment.

Let’s turn visions into reality. At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our areas of activity are every bit as diverse as our outstanding Bosch-teams around the world. Their creativity is the key to innovation through connected living, mobility or industry. Our responsibility goes far beyond ‘business’. We’re independent of stock markets and bound to the purpose of the Robert Bosch Foundation; our success directly benefits society, the environment, and future generations. Our promise to our associates is rock- solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Join in and feel the difference. Work .

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At Bosch Mobility Aftermarket, we believe in creating a work culture that embodies our core values of grow, enjoy, and inspire. Our Mobility Aftermarket division provides diagnostic and repair shop equipment, spare parts, and repair solutions for passenger cars and commercial vehicles worldwide. Our Automotive Service Solutions operations supply testing and repair-shop technology, diagnostic software, service training, and information services. Our OE Wiper operations has several plants globally serving the OE's with innovative wiper arms.

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