Supplier Quality Engineer – Automotive (Full‑time)

About the role

Bosch is looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join its purchasing team. You will ensure that component suppliers meet Bosch and automotive industry standards, minimizing quality‑related disruptions to production while driving continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee supplier claims, coordinate containment actions and manage 8D processes to assure TRC/MRC compliance.
• Track defect costs, manage concessions and ensure adherence to recovery processes.
• Conduct supplier and internal audits to verify compliance with automotive quality standards.
• Lead problem‑solving activities and Continuous Improvement Projects (CIP).
• Manage sorting operations, inspector training, defect catalog application and segregation of non‑conforming parts.
• Monitor local KPIs, update Power BI reports (scrap, costs, etc.) and lead task forces for quality improvement.
• Support Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and drive initiatives to improve supplier quality.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance, preferably in an automotive or manufacturing environment.
• Advanced English proficiency; German is a plus.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills with experience in root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Hands‑on attitude and high attention to detail.

Required skills

• Supplier claims handling and 8D coordination.
• Defect cost tracking and concessions management.
• Audit execution and compliance verification.
• Root‑cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.
• PPAP support and production part approval.
• Statistical techniques and quality reporting.
• Metrology, measurement techniques and technical drawing interpretation.