Quality Engineer (f/m/div.)

BOSC; Aveiro; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

On-site medical services

Training opportunities

Career progression

Partner discounts

Sports & health activities

Job summary

Bosch Aveiro is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive process quality in serial production and coordinate cross-functional RCA/8D activities. You will monitor KPIs and champion continuous improvement across ERCs, changes, and industrialization initiatives.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering, experience in manufacturing, and knowledge of quality tools (FMEA, SPC, Poka-Yoke). Portuguese/English fluency is expected, with a collaborative, data-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in modern manufacturing, production, or quality engineering environments.
• Familiarity with cross-functional collaboration and supporting daily production floor operations.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key driver of process quality assurance in serial production, ensuring compliance with quality standards and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lead and support structured problem-solving activities (8D /FTA / ...), coordinating cross-functional teams in root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and effectiveness validation.
• Monitor and drive performance against key quality indicators, ensuring achievement of organizational quality targets and fostering operational excellence.
• Coordinate process and product approval activities, engineering changes (ERC), and industrialization initiatives, ensuring robust and sustainable manufacturing processes.
• Contribute to the development and optimization of production processes through the application of quality methodologies and tools such as FMEA, SPC, Poka-Yoke, and statistical process control.
• Ensure the implementation and validation of quality control plans and testing strategies, proactively identifying deviations and driving effective containment actions.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders across the organization to support strategic quality, innovation, and digitalization projects, contributing to plant performance and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Quality methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Root Cause Analysis

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Minitab

SPC

Job description

The Bosch Group has more than 400 000 employees around the world, present in 60 countries, and we are proud to impact people’s lives and to work towards a more sustainable future.

In the city of Aveiro, Bosch has one of its biggest production sites for Bosch Home Comfort division, as well as a Research and Development Center for new and improved heating solutions for the residential segment. With more than 1400 employees, focused on innovation, sustainability and collaboration, Bosch Aveiro joins together experts in diverse areas, from mechanical engineering to connectivity and software solutions, as well as industrialization and quality.

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Join in and feel the difference in mindsets, cultures, generations, identities and perspectives. Everyone should bring their authenticity and work together respectfully. Bosch is an employer that values diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and we can provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process and in the performance of professional activity. By including everyone and ensuring equal opportunities we unleash our full potential.

Job Description

Your contribution to something big:

• Act as a key driver of process quality assurance in serial production, ensuring compliance with quality standards and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lead and support structured problem-solving activities (8D /FTA / ...), coordinating cross-functional teams in root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and effectiveness validation.
• Monitor and drive performance against key quality indicators, ensuring achievement of organizational quality targets and fostering operational excellence.
• Coordinate process and product approval activities, engineering changes (ERC), and industrialization initiatives, ensuring robust and sustainable manufacturing processes.
• Contribute to the development and optimization of production processes through the application of quality methodologies and tools such as FMEA, SPC, Poka-Yoke, and statistical process control.
• Ensure the implementation and validation of quality control plans and testing strategies, proactively identifying deviations and driving effective containment actions.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders across the organization to support strategic quality, innovation, and digitalization projects, contributing to plant performance and customer

Qualifications

What distinguishes you:

Education

• Academic degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in Engineering, Quality Management, Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• Practical experience working within a modern manufacturing, production, or quality engineering environment.
• Familiarity with cross-functional collaboration and supporting daily production floor operations.

Know-how

• Core Skills: Good understanding of quality methodologies and tools (FMEA, SPC, 8D, Control Plans, Root Cause Analysis).
• Familiarity: Knowledge of process validation, change management, and product approvals.
• Nice-to-Have: Familiarity with digitalization tools (such as Power BI, data analytics, or Minitab) is a plus .

Languages

Fluency in Portuguese and English (both written and spoken) to collaborate effectively with local and international teams.

Working Style and Methods

• A collaborative, stakeholder-focused method of working.
• A structured, analytical approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

Personality

• A proactive, open-minded personality with a passion for continuous learning and growth.
• Strong critical thinking capabilities combined with an inclusive, team-first attitude.

Additional Information

• Exchange with colleagues around the world
• Health insurance and medical office on site (general surgeon, psychology, physiotherapy, general clinic)
• Training opportunities (p.e., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications
• Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development
• Access to great discounts in partnerships and Bosch products
• Sports and health related activities