Purchasing Supplier Quality Engineer

Robert Bosch Group; Osmangazi; On-site; TRY 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Bosch Group in Turkey is seeking a Quality Engineer focused on Supplier Quality for automotive components. You will lead 8D problem solving, PPAP, and participate in audits, ensuring compliance with quality standards across suppliers.

The role requires experience in CMM, MSA, and measurement systems, strong communication, and willingness to travel 1–2 times a year. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage quality documentation in SAP. English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• 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 times per 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.

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.
• Overseeing 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 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 CSR audits and implement necessary containment actions when required.

Skills

Quality engineering

8D problem solving

PPAP

MSA

CMM

Audit readiness

Cross-functional teamwork

Documentation in SAP

English proficiency

Travel readiness

Project management

Software programming / AI

Tools

MS Office

CMM

Job description

Company Description

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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 andimplement necessary containment actions when required.

Qualifications

• 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 times per 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.