Director of Manufacturing Operations and Engineering (MOE - Assembly)

Bosch-HomeComfort•Norman, OK

23h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of Manufacturing Operations & Engineering (MOE - Assembly) to lead all aspects of manufacturing, engineering, and operational excellence for a dynamic production environment. This leader will be responsible for driving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance while developing and executing manufacturing strategies that support business growth and operational transformation. The ideal candidate will oversee manufacturing operations, process engineering, continuous improvement initiatives, and capital investments while leading cross-functional teams to achieve world-class performance. This role will champion the Bosch Production System (BPS), Lean manufacturing, Industry 4.0 initiatives, and operational excellence across all value streams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related)
12+ years of experience in manufacturing and engineering
5+ years in senior leadership roles managing multi-functional teams
Strong knowledge of Bosch Production System (BPS), Lean, Six Sigma
Experience in high-volume or complex manufacturing environments

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MBA or Engineering)
Six Sigma Black Belt
Experience with Industry 4.0, automation, and digital transformation
SAP / MES / advanced analytics tools experience
Strategic leadership and execution
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to lead large, cross-functional organizations
Excellent stakeholder and communication skills
Results-oriented with strong change management skills

Responsibilities

Lead and optimize all production operations to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets
Drive production performance, throughput, and OEE improvements
Ensure effective workforce planning, staffing, and operational stability
Establish a culture of accountability and performance management
Define and implement robust manufacturing processes for existing and new products
Lead process design, line balancing, capacity planning, and layout optimization
Ensure standardization of work, documentation, and engineering practices
Support new product introduction (NPI) activities including industrialization and ramp-up
Drive Bosch Production System (BPS) implementation across all value streams
Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives
Identify and eliminate waste across manufacturing processes
Establish KPI systems and drive data-based decision-making
Develop and execute manufacturing strategy aligned with divisional and global objectives
Lead capital planning, prioritization, and execution (automation, expansion, modernization)
Drive Industry 4.0, digital manufacturing, and smart factory initiatives
Support plant footprint optimization and capacity expansion
Partner with Quality, Supply Chain, R&D, and Finance to ensure operational alignment
Ensure “design for manufacturing” and early engineering involvement in product development
Support cost reduction, sourcing strategies, and supplier integration
Enable successful product launches and lifecycle management
Lead, develop, and mentor cross-functional teams across operations and engineering
Establish clear performance expectations and development plans
Build leadership pipeline and technical capability within the organization
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and engagement
Safety performance (TRIR, incidents)
OEE, productivity, and labor efficiency
Cost (conversion cost, cost reduction savings)
Delivery (OTIF, throughput)
Quality (scrap, rework, internal defects)
CAPEX execution and ROI