From transportation to communication, from the leading edge of industry to the comfort of the American home, Bosch touches people's lives. Would you like to learn how to become part of our team? Then read on. The Packaging Technology division in the U.S. provides first-class technology, high-value services and impressive quality. With four locations in the U.S., the Packaging Technology Division specializes in addressing the processing and packaging applications in the food, confectionery and pharmaceutical industries. Job Description : This position is responsible for all aspects of Supplier Quality, including investigating, analyzing and correcting problems in quality, production and control at a supplier location. Duties may include: routine interaction with Purchasing, Engineering and Suppliers to proactively improve quality of components; working with suppliers to refine and enhance the product and process by applying continuous improvement and lean manufacturing/production principles to assure quality of goods; training suppliers on how quality impacts Bosch to gain a common understanding for the overall ""zero-defect"" strategy; performing Quality System Audits on suppliers and monitoring the progress to apply corrective actions; ensuring the non-conforming material is dispositioned in a timely manner; analyzing part/supplier defect trends in order to initiate appropriate corrective actions; preparing and distributing monthly reporting, supplier assessments and audit summaries; performing overall quality / business system / environment audits of candidate suppliers; reacting to supplier issues found in receiving, assembly and at the customer with appropriate containment and corrective actions; processing Quality Defect Reports and issuing 8D requests to the supplier for all raw materials, commercial and fabricated components. Domestic travel up to 25% and international travel up to 5% may be required. Job Requirements : Qualified applicants will have: a technical B.S. degree; a minimum of three years experience as a Quality Engineer or a similar role in a manufacturing environment; experience with supplier audits and KPIs; a strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001; strong problem solving skills; advanced verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write technical reports; the ability to work in Microsoft office; demonstrated understanding of manufacturing and engineering principles, disciplines and techniques; strong problem solving skills; advanced knowledge of quality related tools. ASQ certification is preferred.
