Supplier Quality Engineer (PUQ)

Bosch Group•Florence, KY

61d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for leading the claims process for Electronic Rack (ER) components. In this role, you will serve as the primary technical liaison between external suppliers and internal manufacturing teams to ensure the seamless delivery of defect-free materials. Excellent written and oral communication skills are critical to this position. The professionalism, quality, and accuracy demonstrated in this role directly impact the plant's daily operational efficiency, cost-of-quality metrics, and overall internal and external customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from a four-year College or University in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or Industrial Engineering with 3+ years of experience in quality assurance or supplier quality; OR in lieu of a degree, 8+ years of quality assurance or supplier quality experience with a High School diploma or GED.
Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.
Successful completion of a drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the automotive industry.
Demonstrated team collaboration and cross-functional communication skills.
SAP experience, particularly with Q-Info Records, Quality Setups, and Inspection Plans.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite applications.
Experience with APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning), including reviewing supplier FMEAs (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and Control Plans.
Knowledge of structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5-Why analysis, Fishbone diagrams, or Shainin techniques.
Familiarity with automotive quality management systems, including IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards.
Experience with supplier quality portals and digital collaboration platforms (such as SupplyOn or similar systems).
Background in metrology, measurement systems analysis (MSA), or gauge repeatability and reproducibility (GR&R) studies.
Experience with Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) initiatives or Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary owner of the supplier complaint and chargeback processes, driving accountability for quality failures.
Direct the troubleshooting and resolution of supplier-related quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D process, Shainin, 5-Why, Fishbone).
Collaborate with Engineering and Customer Quality teams to support failure analyses on potential supplier defects reported by end customers.
Ensure external suppliers actively utilize and comply with standard Bosch digital portals (including SupplyOn and IQS).
Coordinate and manage immediate sorting, containment, and rework activities when defective material is detected.
Identify, track, and manage low-performing suppliers ("Top Suppliers") through structured escalation programs.
Review, coordinate, and process concessions and deviations related to external supplier components.
Verify that complete PPAP documentation or formal component releases are fully approved for all electronic components prior to production.
Review and clarify technical drawing and engineering specifications with Metrology Technicians to ensure inspection capability.
Coordinate measurement homologation (gauge repeatability and reproducibility) between Bosch and supplier metrology labs to resolve measurement discrepancies.
Actively participate in "Safe Launch" control plans and early production containment activities for new or modified supplier components.
Proactively safeguard the continuous flow of defect-free materials to production lines, minimizing downtime and scrap.
Perform and manage component quality setups in SAP, including Q-Info Records, Quality Setups, and Inspection Plans.
Actively participate in plant-level operational meetings (Focus meetings, CIP/Continuous Improvement Process initiatives, and specialized training).
Promote and support compliance with BPS (Bosch Production System), CIP, 5S standards, ESD protection, and Automotive Quality Management Systems (IATF 16949 / ISO 9001).
Actively participate in customer audits for FleP (Plant), demonstrating robust control over supplier-related processes.