Purchasing Supplier Quality Engineer

Bosch Türkiye; Osmangazi; On-site; TRY 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Bosch Türkiye is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality initiatives across locations, applying 8D problem-solving, PPAP, and audits. You will coordinate with manufacturing, logistics, and purchasing to ensure quality.

Responsibilities include establishing a quality framework in SAP, managing part approvals and EPC activities, and supporting CSR audits while traveling 1–2 times per year. Strong English and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
• Experience in manufacturing or quality engineering within automotive.
• Experience with CMM, measurement systems, laboratory management and MSA.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work independently and with diverse groups.
• Travel to other Bosch locations or suppliers 1–2 times per year.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Three+ years of automotive component manufacturing experience.
• Experience in database management, software programming, or AI is a plus.
• Knowledge of core quality methodologies: 8D, 5 Whys, PFMEA, Control Plan, PPAP.
• Structured problem-solving methodologies (Shainin Red X, Kepner-Tregoe, Six Sigma).
• Preferably experience with heat treatment and welding processes.
• Good level of English.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive claims management using 8D methodology.
• Manage PPAP and part approval activities including EPC.
• Establish and maintain quality framework in SAP with Quality Info Records and Inspection Plans.
• Lead supplier cost recovery coordinating with manufacturing, logistics and purchasing.
• Act as quality lead in cross-functional teams during escalations and supplier development.
• Communicate supplier quality progress using PDCAs, A3s and cockpit charts at all levels.
• Support internal, customer and CSR audits and implement containment actions when required.

Skills

Quality engineering

8D analysis

Root cause analysis

PPAP

MS Office

English proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

CMM

Measurement systems

MSA

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Quality Info Records

Inspection Plans

Job description

Do you want beneficial technologies being shaped by your ideas? Whether in the areas of mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology or energy and building technology - with us, you will have the chance to improve quality of life all across the globe. Welcome to Bosch.

Do you want beneficial technologies being shaped by your ideas? Whether in the areas of mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology or energy and building technology - with us, you will have the chance to improve quality of life all across the globe. Welcome to Bosch.

Job Description

• Problem Solving & Claims Management: Lead comprehensive claims management using the 8D methodology. Drive deep managerial root cause analysis aligned with our 14 Quality Principles to prevent issue recurrence.
• Part Approval & Release: Manage the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) according to Bosch standards.This includes conducting physical part measurements, homologating measurement methods with suppliers, and overseeing part release and Early Production Containment (EPC) activities.
• Quality Systems Management: Establish and maintain the quality framework for supplied parts in SAP, including creating Quality Info Records and Inspection Plans.
• Supplier Cost Recovery: Lead the reimbursement process for supplier defect costs, coordinating directly withmanufacturing, logistics, and commercial purchasing teams.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a key quality leader in multifunctional teams during escalations, problem-solving, and supplier development activities.
• Communication & Reporting: 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.
• Compliance & Audits: Support internal, customer, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) audits and implement necessary containment actions when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in manufacturing or quality engineering within the automotive industry.
• Experience in CMM, measurement systems, laboratory management and MSA.
• 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. Limited travel (approximately 1-2 timesper year).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• 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, SixSigma).
• Preferably has worked in heat treatment and welding processes.
• Good level of English.