Manufacturing Engineer - Process Planner

Robert Bosch Group

Charleston (SC)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401k match
Health insurance
Paid time off
Profit sharing

Job summary

Bosch is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Process Planner to own and optimize manufacturing processes across areas like welding, pressing, and honing. You will collaborate with Line Planners to drive long-term technical excellence, lead root-cause investigations, and implement data-driven improvements to yield and cycle time.

The role emphasizes developing and maintaining standards, PFMEAs, and control plans, while supporting equipment commissioning, new technology validation, and production

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required in mechanical/manufacturing/industrial engineering or related technical discipline.
  • 5+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.
  • Experience leading technical improvement projects.
  • Databricks or similar querying/analysis experience.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as technical owner for assigned manufacturing processes.
  • Lead investigations using structured problem-solving methods (8D, A3, DOE, SPC, PFMEA).
  • Develop permanent corrective actions to eliminate recurring problems.
  • Lead projects to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
  • Define critical process parameters and establish operation windows.
  • Support validation of engineering changes and process modifications.

Skills

Cp/Cpk
DOE
SPC
PFMEA
Root Cause Analysis
Lean Manufacturing
Automation
Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Databricks

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer - Process Planner
  • Full-time

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 change to improve quality of life all across the globe. Welcome to Bosch!

The Process Group Manufacturing Engineer is the technical owner for assigned manufacturing processes. This role develops deep expertise in specific manufacturing technologies (e.g., welding, pressing, honing) and is responsible for improving process capability, eliminating chronic losses, and establishing robust manufacturing standards.

While working with the Line Planner, who focuses on daily production execution, the Process Group focuses on long-term technical excellence. They lead root cause investigations, optimize manufacturing processes, implement new technologies, and ensure manufacturing processes remain capable, reliable, and competitive.

Key Responsibilities
Process Ownership
  • Serve as the technical owner for assigned manufacturing processes.
  • Develop expert knowledge of process parameters, equipment capabilities, and failure modes.
  • Define and maintain process standards to ensure consistent manufacturing performance.
Technical Problem Solving
  • Lead investigations of chronic or complex manufacturing issues.
  • Apply structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, A3, DOE, SPC, PFMEA).
  • Develop permanent corrective actions that eliminate recurring problems.
  • Lead projects to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
  • Optimize cycle time, process capability, yield, and equipment utilization.
  • Evaluate and implement process improvements using data-driven decision making.
  • Develop and maintain technical standards, control plans, PFMEAs, and process documentation.
  • Define critical process parameters and establish acceptable operating windows.
  • Support validation of engineering changes and process modifications.
  • Lead process validation for new equipment, tooling, and manufacturing technologies.
  • Support equipment commissioning and production launches.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies to improve manufacturing capability.
Technical Coaching
  • Provide technical guidance to Line Planners, Operations, Maintenance, and Quality.
  • Share best practices and lessons learned across manufacturing areas.
  • Support development of engineering standards and technical training.
Success Profile

A successful Process Group engineer:

  • Thinks systematically and solves root causes rather than symptoms.
  • Uses data to improve process capability.
  • Influences others through technical knowledge.
  • Balances innovation with practical implementation.
  • Collaborates effectively across engineering, maintenance, quality, and operations.
  • Creates sustainable improvements through robust standards.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Process capability (Cp/Cpk)
  • Scrap and defect reduction
  • OEE improvements
  • Cycle time improvements
  • Cost savings from improvement projects
  • Technical standard compliance
  • Successful implementation of engineering changes

The Process Group is the technical owner of manufacturing processes, responsible for developing world-class process capability through engineering expertise, structured problem solving, and continuous improvement. By optimizing manufacturing technologies and establishing robust standards, the Process Group enables safe, stable, and competitive production performance.

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline.
Experience
  • 5+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.
  • Demonstrated expertise in one or more manufacturing processes.
  • Experience leading technical improvement projects.
  • Databricks or similar querying analysis
Technical Skills
  • Process Capability (Cp/Cpk)
  • DOE (Design of Experiments)
  • Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • PFMEA and Control Plans
  • Root Cause Analysis (8D, A3, 5 Why)
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Automation and Manufacturing Systems
  • Data analysis and visualization
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

This position reports to Wil Richardson (ChP/MFE4)

INTERACTION

This position interacts with Operators, Operational Technicians, Special Technicians, Manufacturing Engineers and Leadership

BENEFITS
  • Competitive Time Away from Work Policy
  • Paid Time Off (PTO): 16 days (Up to 30 days based on seniority)
  • Personal Days (PAA): 5days
  • Company Paid Holidays: 9 days
  • Industry Best Retirement Benefit
  • 401k - 75% match up to the first 9% contribution
  • Unique Bosch Defined Contribution (BDC) plan provides 100% company-funded 401(k) contributions, ranging from 2.5% to 6.5% of your pay, helping you secure your financial future
  • Student Debt Retirement Savings Match
  • Profit Sharing Bonus (CPrP) up to 10%
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Onsite Cafeteria with multiplemenu options
  • Onsite Starbucks Cafe

Your well-being matters at Bosch! We offer a competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to empower you in every area of your life. This includes premium health coverage, a 401(k) with generous matching, resources for financial planning and goal setting, ample paid time off, parental leave, and comprehensive life and disability protection. We're investing in your success!Bosch Benefits | Bosch in the USA

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