Supplier Quality Engineer

Robert Bosch Group; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Bosch Rexroth in Lincolnshire, IL, seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead the HydraForce QA program and manage supplier performance from PPAP to continuous improvement.

The role requires close collaboration with Purchasing and Engineering, travel for supplier visits, and strong knowledge of APQP and Six Sigma methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of quality engineering experience, preferably in hydraulic industry.
• Proficiency with APQP, PPAP, process control plans and FMEA.
• Knowledge of DOE, SPC, GD&T and corrective-action processes.
• Experience with data-driven problem solving and auditing.
• Six Sigma training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define, update and communicate HydraForce QA manual requirements internally and to suppliers.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to qualify new suppliers and develop existing ones.
• Monitor supplier performance: impact, quality, delivery, cost; generate scorecards.
• Develop follow-up mechanisms to improve supplier quality performance.
• Support Project Engineering during program reviews.
• Assist with PPAP documentation and run-at-rate validation as needed.
• Develop processes for PPAP submissions approvals and run-at-rate disciplines.
• Provide feedback when PPAP submissions are not accepted.
• Work with internal stakeholders to optimize design for manufacturability.

Skills

Quality engineering

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

DOE

SPC

GD&T

Root Cause Analysis

Six Sigma

Auditing

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering or equivalent)

Job description

Our drive and control technologies ensure efficient, powerful and safe movement in machines and systems of any size. We inspire our customers with intelligent components, tailored system solutions, and services – from fully connected applications to the factory of the future. Bosch Rexroth is dedicated to making the world a better place through innovation and technology. We are looking for associates who will take on our customers’ challenges with passion and persistence until the right solution is found and who will thrive in a face-paced, collaborative and exciting environment.

Why work with Bosch Rexroth?

• Challenging Projects: We are driven by innovation and being at the cutting edge of everything that we do. At Bosch Rexroth every day is different, and your time will be filled with interesting and exciting projects.
• Amazing Colleagues:Our people make us who we are, and we are very proud of our diverse and skilled global team. Having a supportive and encouraging team around you can make all the difference.
• Learning and Development:We want you to reach your fullest potential, for both yourself and for Bosch Rexroth. That’s why we actively promote growth and development.
• Change the World:We want to give you the opportunity to not only drive your career forward but also to change the world. The work we do at Bosch Rexroth can make a big difference to the world around you.
• Social & Value-Driven:We have a tradition of assuming social responsibility in all that we do. Our success, and our roadmap for thefuture, is based on our lived values. This covers everything, from community to the environment, to being a social employer.
• Flexibility & Freedom:We strive to give you a balance between your work and home life, as well as the freedom to drive your career forward.
• International Opportunities:We are a truly global, fully networked company, with locations in more than 80 countries all over the world

Job Description

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for communicating and delivering the requirements of the HydraForce Supplier Quality Assurance Manual to the supply base. Ensuring all quality deliverables are in full conformance with established standards and specifications. Investigate, analyze, and assist with corrective actions to supplier quality concerns to develop and maintain overall supplier delivery and final product performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Take ownership for the definition, updating, and communication of the HydraForce Supplier Quality Assurance Manual requirements internally within HydraForce and externally to the supply base.
• Work together with the Purchasing Team to identify and qualify new suppliers and in developing existing suppliers to meet the business needs and better manage product life cycle.
• Working with Purchasing and the Supplier Quality organizations, monitor current supplier performance: Impact, Quality, Delivery and Cost and generate/issue monthly individual supplier performance scorecards
• Develop and implement a follow up mechanism with suppliers on a regular basis with an end toward increasing the Quality performance.
• Support the HydraForce Project Engineering group during program review meetings.
• Assist with the development of PPAP documentation (dimensional verification requirements, process flow charts, control plans, FMEAs, MSA and material analysis) as required by the HydraForce Quality Management System.
• Develop processes to support the approval of PPAP submissions and run-at-rate disciplines.
• Provide feedback to the supplier in instances where PPAP submissions are not accepted.
• Work with the supply base, internal customers, and category managers, monitoring and supporting action to respond to current supplier performance in terms of impact, cost, efficiency, process capability, quality and warranty costs
• Assist supplier advance product quality efforts in coordination with Engineering/Design and program management through launch of new product programs to assure adherence to specification.
• Provide supplier process knowledge/data to stakeholders to define areas of improvement where parts and processes can be honed to provide the best hydraulic performance and efficiency, while minimizing unnecessary design specification/variation.
• Represent the voice of the HydraForce supply base internally in all relevant APQP activities
• Provide internal stakeholders with assistance to optimize Design for Manufacturing drawn from data based on non-conformance’s, RMA’s, shop floor issues, etc.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or equivalent work experience
• 3-5 years of quality engineering experience, preferably in thehydraulic industry
• Working knowledge of APQP, including design reviews, PPAP, Process control plan, FMEA
• Working knowledge of DOE, SPC, GD&T, corrective action processes; ability to interpret and understand complex drawings
• Project management experience is preferableDemonstrated collaboration with cross-functional site teams
• Must be willing to travel domestically (5-10% locally)and internationally (<1%)for supplier visits
• Working experience with manufacturing/assembly processes and systemsespecially as they relate to machining and assembly
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/14001, 8D reports, Root Cause Analysis, Data Driven Problem Solving and Auditing
• Six sigma training preferred
• Knowledge of heat treating, plating, anodizing or metal part machining is a plus

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:

• Lift and move a maximum of 30pounds without assistance

This job primarily operates in a professional office environment with some time on the shop floor. The noise level in the work environment can be quiet to moderate to loud.

Additional Information

The US base salary range for this full-time position is83,700-$97,300

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.

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