Quality Engineer - 2nd Shift

Bosch-HomeComfort; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401K matching

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

On the job training

Job summary

BOSCH-HC in Wichita, KS seeks aQuality Engineer to lead 2nd shift quality support, ensuring rapid containment, production continuity, and adherence to BOSCH Quality Standards.

You will drive escalation, root cause analysis, and cross-functional collaboration, supporting continuous process improvements and shopfloor quality programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing quality or production engineering experience.
• Experience leading structured problem-solving activities (A3, 8D, DMAIC, 5 Why).
• Experience with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems.
• Knowledge of Quality Core Tools (Control Plan, PFMEA, SPC, MSA).
• Experience with LPC, process audits, and shopfloor quality systems preferred.
• Power BI knowledge is an advantage; MS Office 365 proficiency expected.
• HVAC manufacturing experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Support for 2nd Shift Operations.
• Rapid response to quality issues and containment actions.
• Escalation management per BOSCH standards.
• Provide production process quality support to cross-functional teams.
• Lead structured problem solving (8D, QRQC, A3, 5 Why, Ishikawa).
• Containment and customer protection activities.
• Perform LPC, process audits, and Gemba-based verifications.
• Support quality-based disposition decisions with MRB teams.
• Monitor daily quality KPIs and drive improvements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and standardization.
• Document quality incidents and corrective actions; ensure handover clarity.

Skills

Strong communication

Shopfloor leadership

Hands-on problem solving

Multitasking

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Quality Core Tools (Control Plan, PFMEA, SPC, MSA)

Power BI

MS Office 365

Job description

“Build your best future with BOSCH-HC.” Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care
• On the job/cross training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

Job Description

What You Will Do

You will be responsible for providing quality leadership during the 2nd shift by ensuring rapid response to quality issues, protecting the customer, maintaining stable production, and driving sustainable process improvements. This role serves as the primary quality representative for manufacturing operations during the 2nd shift, ensuring effective containment, escalation, and problem resolution while supporting BOSCH Quality Standards.

How You Will Do It

• Lead Quality Support for 2nd Shift Operations – Act as the primary Quality Engineer during the 2nd shift, ensuring timely decisions to maintain production continuity while protecting product quality.
• Rapid Response to Quality Issues – Drive immediate containment actions for internal quality issues, customer concerns, supplier issues, and production abnormalities to minimize production disruptions.
• Escalation Management – Initiate and coordinate quality escalation according to BOSCH escalation standards whenever product quality, customer satisfaction, or production stability is at risk.
• Production Process Support – Work closely with Manufacturing, Production, Logistics, and Engineering teams to ensure quality issues are resolved quickly while maintaining safe and stable production.
• Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis – Lead structured problem-solving activities (8D, QRQC, A3, 5 Why, Ishikawa) and ensure sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
• Containment & Customer Protection – Define, implement, and verify effective containment actions to prevent non-conforming products from reaching customers.
• Process Verification – Perform shopfloor quality verification through Layered Process Confirmation (LPC), process audits, Gemba activities, and compliance checks to ensure adherence to BOSCH Quality Standards.
• Quality Decision Making – Support disposition decisions for non-conforming materials in coordination with MRB and cross-functional teams.
• Quality KPI Monitoring – Monitor daily quality performance, identify risks, analyze trends, and initiate improvement actions to reduce COPQ.
• Continuous Improvement – Identify process improvement opportunities and support implementation of BOSCH Quality initiatives to improve process capability, standardization, and operational excellence.
• Documentation & Reporting – Maintain accurate documentation of quality incidents, containment activities, investigations, deviations, and corrective actions.
• Communication & Shift Handover – Ensure effective communication between shifts, documenting open quality issues, risks, and action plans to maintain operational continuity.

Key Responsibilities

• Protect the customer through rapid and effective quality response.
• Ensure production continuity while maintaining BOSCH Quality Standards.
• Drive structured escalation and timely decision-making.
• Lead containment and root cause investigations.
• Support manufacturing with real-time quality decisions.
• Improve process stability and reduce COPQ.
• Strengthen shopfloor quality culture through Gemba, LPC, and audits.

Qualifications

What We Look For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing quality or production engineering experience.
• Experience leading structured problem-solving activities (A3, 8D, DMAIC, 5 Why).
• Experience with Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2015).
• Knowledge of Quality Core Tools (Control Plan, PFMEA, SPC, MSA).
• Experience with Layered Process Confirmation (LPC), process audits, and shopfloor quality systems is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365; Power BI knowledge is an advantage.
• HVAC manufacturing experience is highly preferred.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Strong shopfloor leadership with the ability to make timely decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on and solution-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, respond effectively under pressure, and maintain production continuity.
• Strong analytical thinking and root-cause problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to drive quality escalation, facilitate decision-making, and build alignment across Manufacturing, Engineering, Logistics, and Supply Chain.
• Passion for continuous improvement and developing a strong quality culture.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by influence, coach production teams, and drive sustainable process improvements through collaboration and data-driven decision-making.

Additional Information

*Bosch adheres to Federal, State, and Local laws regarding drug-testing. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date.

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!

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