Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description

Are you passionate about quality excellence and driving continuous improvement? We're seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of component quality across our supply chain.

In this position, you'll be the critical link between Bosch and our suppliers, orchestrating quality initiatives that directly impact production success and customer satisfaction. Across our key projects, you'll have the opportunity to influence quality outcomes, mentor supplier partnerships, and contribute to the seamless launch of innovative components.

This is your chance to make a tangible difference in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your expertise drives operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and process quality claims with precision and accuracy, ensuring comprehensive documentation and full traceability throughout the resolution process
• Partner with cross-functional teams and suppliers to resolve quality claims promptly and implement preventive measures that eliminate recurrence
• Manage affected materials through strategic blocking, sorting, and disposition activities in strict accordance with Bosch quality standards
• Recover claims costs from suppliers in cases of supplier failure or non-conformance, protecting company interests
• Coordinate concessions for affected material usage, securing appropriate approvals and maintaining meticulous documentation
• Champion the homologation of new components and modifications, overseeing counter-measures, line trials, and comprehensive PPAP reviews
• Supervise homologation activities for modifications, engineering changes, and production line tooling enhancements at supplier facilities
• Conduct thorough supplier quality audits and assessments to verify compliance with Bosch standards and technical specifications
• Track, document, and analyse quality metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends and unlock improvement opportunities
• Develop and present compelling quality reports to stakeholders, clearly communicating issues, resolutions, and performance insights
• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address root causes of quality issues and fortify defences against future non-conformances
• Build strong supplier relationships by providing technical guidance and collaborative support for sustained quality improvement
• Ensure unwavering compliance with all applicable quality standards, regulations, and Bosch procedures across all activities
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and help shape the evolution of quality processes and procedures

Expected Outcomes

• Reliable, uninterrupted performance of supplied components in production operations
• Consistently stable and high-quality levels across all supplied materials
• Successful, incident-free launches of new components and modifications

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related discipline
• Minimum 3 years of experience in supplier quality management or quality engineering
• Proven expertise in quality claims processing and resolution
• Strong knowledge of PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and homologation procedures
• Experience conducting supplier quality audits and assessments
• Demonstrated proficiency in CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) implementation
• Solid understanding of automotive quality standards and ISO 9001 requirements
• Proficiency in quality metrics analysis and KPI tracking
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external suppliers
• Strong documentation and traceability management capabilities
• Experience with quality management systems and tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluency in German language
• Background in automotive component manufacturing or supply chain
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools
• Experience with supplier relationship management and technical mentoring
• Knowledge of production line tooling and engineering change processes

Additional Information

Diversity is an integral part of our corporate strategy and is anchored as one of our values in the “We are Bosch” mission statement. For us, diversity is reflected in the uniqueness of our associates, their personalities, experiences and perspectives. By including everyone and ensuring equal opportunities we unleash our full potential. We are dedicated to ensuring that our hiring processes are fair, inclusive, and free from bias. We are committed to hiring individuals regardless of culture, generation, race, religion an belief, neurodiversity, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disabilities.