Description

• Responsible for onsite root cause analysis of die-casting supplier quality issues, including process deviation, non-conformance, and dimensional defects. Lead containment, corrective, and preventive actions at supplier sites.

• Coordinate and conduct supplier process audits (including IATF16949 / VDA6.3), and ensure alignment with company and industry quality standards.

• Support new project industrialization at suppliers, including technical discussions, process validation, PPAP submission, and safe launch for machining and heat treatment parts.

• Develop and maintain APQP documentation with suppliers to ensure robust process and product quality during NPI phase.

• Monitor and track supplier performance KPIs (PPM, on-time delivery, responsiveness), and drive continuous improvement through data analysis and on-site engagement.

Qualifications

• Educational Background
  Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy, Foundry Engineering, or related technical field.

• Industry & Functional Experience

  • At least 3–5 years of working experience in supplier quality, process engineering, or manufacturing quality, preferably in the automotive or die-casting industry.

  • Solid understanding of die-casting, gravity casting, or sand casting processes, and common casting defects (e.g., porosity, shrinkage, cold shut, etc.).

  • Hands-on experience in machining and/or heat treatment is a strong plus.

• Quality Tools & Systems

  • Proficient in automotive quality tools and systems:

    • APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC

    • Root cause analysis methodologies: 8D, 5Why, Ishikawa, etc.

  • Familiarity with IATF 16949, VDA 6.3 audit, and ISO standards.

Additional Info

Company Description

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