Purchasing Quality Assurance - Supplier Engineer Sat

Purchasing Quality Assurance - Supplier Engineer Sat

• Full-time

Bosch was founded in Stuttgart in 1886 by Robert Bosch (1861-1942) and for more than 130 years has been distinguished by a unique corporate culture based on solid values that drive us to improve every day. Our products, present in a wide variety of fields, contribute to improving the quality of life of millions of people.

Bosch is looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer for its purchasing area. In this team, the engineer is actively involved in working with component suppliers and interacts with the rest of the organization in order to meet production schedules using components that meet both Bosch and automotive industry specifications/standards, minimizing overall negative impacts associated with component issues.

Responsibilities:

• Management of supplier claims process, including timely organization of containment actions to ensure availability of certified parts into manufacturing.
• Follow-up of defect cost process/recovery and concessions management as per process.
• Support on PPAP process and on supplier quality improvement programs.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams within Bosch and external organizations.
• Conduct quality audits with suppliers & customers as leader, participant, or representative (internal and external).
• Support with CIP projects.
• Follow compliance and applicable automotive requirements and standards.
• Lead or participate in problem-solving activities.
• Ensure appropriate sorting operations (layout, conditions, inspectors training, proper application of failure catalogues, correct counting and segregation of OK and NOK parts, quarantine of NOK parts, SAP feeding/monitoring, coordination with external sorting company if needed).
• PBI developments and updates (scrap, costs, etc.) and task force leading.
• Set up, track & improve local KPIs & purchasing processes.

Qualifications:

• Able to work under pressure.
• Proficient knowledge in problem-solving methods (8D, Ishikawa, 5 whys, ProSo, Shainin, Kepner & Trigo, 6 sigma or equivalent).
• Core tools (PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC, FMEA).
• Intermediate knowledge of quality standards (ISO9000, IATF 16949, VDA6).
• Basic/intermediate knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Basic knowledge of customer requirements.
• Basic knowledge in SAP and automotive customer quality requirements.
• Intermediate knowledge in GD&T (Geometric Tolerances).
• Rigorous, collaborative, and effective teamwork.
• Organized and structured.
• Analytical/structured thinking.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Very independent and self-motivated.

Additional Requirements:

• Passport required; Desired USA VISA.
• Required flexibility for traveling to suppliers.
• Graduated in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or similar.
• Experience in the automotive industry, quality, and purchased parts.
• Mandatory to live in Queretaro or Guanajuato near the area for postulation.
• Physically located majority of time at Guanajuato location, with weekly & frequent trips to Queretaro, Toluca, etc. (Address: Parque Industrial Colinas de Apaseo, 38160 Apaseo el Grande, Gto., Mexico).

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