Director, Manufacturing Operations & Engineering Excellence

Bosch USA; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium health coverage

401(k) with generous matching

Ample paid time off

Job summary

Bosch USA in Norman, OK seeks a strategic Director of Manufacturing Operations & Engineering to lead manufacturing, engineering, and operational excellence in a dynamic production environment.

The ideal leader will drive safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance while championing the Bosch Production System, Lean manufacturing, Industry 4.0 initiatives, and cross-functional teamwork to achieve world-class results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related).
• 13+ years of experience in manufacturing and engineering.
• 5+ years in senior leadership roles managing multi-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of Bosch Production System (BPS), Lean, Six Sigma.
• Experience in high-volume or complex manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize all production operations to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Drive production performance, throughput, and OEE improvements.
• Ensure effective workforce planning, staffing, and operational stability.
• Establish a culture of accountability and performance management.
• Define and implement robust manufacturing processes for existing and new products.
• Lead process design, line balancing, capacity planning, and layout optimization.
• Ensure standardization of work, documentation, and engineering practices.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities including industrialization and ramp-up.
• Drive Bosch Production System (BPS) deployment across value streams.
• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and eliminate waste across manufacturing processes.
• Establish KPI systems and drive data-based decision-making.
• Develop and execute manufacturing strategy aligned with divisional and global objectives.
• Lead capital planning, prioritization, and execution (automation, expansion, modernization).
• Drive Industry 4.0, digital manufacturing, and smart factory initiatives.
• Support plant footprint optimization and capacity expansion.
• Partner with Quality, Supply Chain, R&D, and Finance for alignment.
• Ensure design for manufacturing and early engineering involvement in product development.
• Support cost reduction, sourcing strategies, and supplier integration.
• Enable successful product launches and lifecycle management.
• Lead, develop, and mentor cross-functional teams; establish performance expectations.
• Build leadership pipeline and technical capability within the organization.
• Foster continuous improvement, safety, and engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Bosch Production System (BPS)

Industrial engineering

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree (MBA or Engineering)

Tools

SAP

MES

Advanced analytics tools

Job description

Bosch USA in Norman, OK seeks a strategic Director of Manufacturing Operations & Engineering to lead manufacturing, engineering, and operational excellence in a dynamic production environment.

The ideal leader will drive safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance while championing the Bosch Production System, Lean manufacturing, Industry 4.0 initiatives, and cross-functional teamwork to achieve world-class results.