Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (PUQ-PQA)

Bosch Group•Albion, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer at the Bosch Albion plant, you will be a cornerstone of our commitment to excellence. You will have direct responsibility for the quality of all purchased parts, collaborating closely with a global supply base and internal plant management. This critical role involves driving root cause analysis, ensuring component compliance through rigorous processes, and leading continuous improvement initiatives to uphold the world-class standards of the Bosch brand.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in manufacturing or quality engineering within the automotive industry.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with diverse groups.
Ability to travel to other Bosch locations, training locations or suppliers in North America. Limited travel (approximately 3 times per year).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) or more years of experience with plastic injection molding.
Three (3) or more years of experience in the manufacturing of automotive components.
Experience in database management, software programming, or AI.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Demonstrated expertise with core quality methodologies, including 8D, 5 Whys, PFMEA, Control Plan, and PPAP.
Intermediate experience in a structured problem-solving methodology (e.g., Shainin Red X, Kepner-Tregoe, Six Sigma).

Responsibilities

Lead comprehensive claims management using the 8D methodology.
Drive deep managerial root cause analysis aligned with our 14 Quality Principles to prevent issue recurrence.
Manage the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) according to Bosch standards.
Conduct physical part measurements, homologate measurement methods with suppliers, and oversee part release and Early Production Containment (EPC) activities.
Establish and maintain the quality framework for supplied parts in SAP, including creating Quality Info Records and Inspection Plans.
Lead the reimbursement process for supplier defect costs, coordinating directly with manufacturing, logistics, and commercial purchasing teams.
Act as a key quality leader in multifunctional teams during escalations, problem-solving, and supplier development activities.
Proactively communicate all aspects of supplier quality using standard tools such as PDCAs, A3s, and cockpit charts to effectively report progress and initiatives at all levels.
Support internal, customer, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) audits and implement necessary containment actions when required.