Position Summary:As a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer at the Bosch Albion plant, you will be a cornerstone of our commitment to excellence. You will have direct responsibility for the quality of all purchased parts, collaborating closely with a global supply base and internal plant management. This critical role involves driving root cause analysis, ensuring component compliance through rigorous processes, and leading continuous improvement initiatives to uphold the world-class standards of the Bosch brand.Key Responsibilities:Problem Solving & Claims Management: Lead comprehensive claims management using the 8D methodology. Drive deep managerial root cause analysis aligned with our 14 Quality Principles to prevent issue recurrence.Part Approval & Release: Manage the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) according to Bosch standards. This includes conducting physical part measurements, homologating measurement methods with suppliers, and overseeing part release and Early Production Containment (EPC) activities.Quality Systems Management: Establish and maintain the quality framework for supplied parts in SAP, including creating Quality Info Records and Inspection Plans.Supplier Cost Recovery: Lead the reimbursement process for supplier defect costs, coordinating directly with manufacturing, logistics, and commercial purchasing teams.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a key quality leader in multifunctional teams during escalations, problem-solving, and supplier development activities.Communication & Reporting: Proactively communicate all aspects of supplier quality using standard tools such as PDCAs, A3s, and cockpit charts to effectively report progress and initiatives at all levels.Compliance & Audits: Support internal, customer, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) audits and implement necessary containment actions when required. 
