Manufacturing Engineer

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 402,000 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2017). The company generated sales of $88.2 billion in 2017. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology.

As part of the Mobility Solutions division, the Florence KY plant is one of the world's leading automotive steering supplier locations. Robert Bosch Automotive Steering LLC is growing in the market and continues to innovate and develop new products to meet customer needs.

Job Description

The manufacturing process engineering position will be responsible for day-to-day engineering and problem solving. This position will be responsible for ensuring targets are met regarding safety, quality, cost, and delivery by reducing scrap, improving cycle time, and other process improvements for their respective area. In this role, the incumbent will work closely with Maintenance, Operations, Quality, and Logistics to ensure targets are achieved.

• Identify, analyze, and implement improvements in cost, quality, safety, and delivery.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing principles in existing processes.
• Contribute knowledge of manufacturing processes to Design for Manufacturability activities.
• Develop and maintain APQP documents such as PFMEA, flow charts, etc.
• Develop and maintain process documentation such as Set-up Instructions and Work Instructions.
• Lead and/or provide input for the specification, design, build, and launch of new processes.
• Lead and/or participate in procurement, installation, and runoff of new equipment.
• Lead and/or participate in implementing Engineering Change Requests.
• Analyze existing and future production capacity requirements.
• Incorporate the needs of Production into project and process activities.
• Develop Preventive Maintenance and spare parts plans for equipment.
• Provide and maintain project timelines and budgets.
• Develop engineering practices and procedures to improve existing systems.
• Support continuous improvement activities to address safety, quality, and productivity for the assigned area.
• Coordinate with maintenance to evaluate technician training gaps and recommend training.
• Conduct regular audits (Quality- LPA, Workstation, 5S, Operator, etc.).

Qualifications

University Degree in Mechanical/Electromechanical Engineering, Material Science, or related fields. Consideration may be given to other degrees with an Engineering background.

• At least 3 years of experience as an Engineer, preferably with assembly line background.
• Ability to lead and implement projects (new initiatives, change requests, etc.).
• Must be adaptable to change, structured, and analytical.
• Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

Indefinite U.S. work authorization required. Future sponsorship is unavailable.

Robert Bosch Automotive Steering, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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