Bosch Home Comfort USA · 10 hours ago
Director of Quality Management
Florence, KY
Contract
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expBosch Home Comfort USA is seeking a Director of Quality Management responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System at their Florence, Kentucky location. The role involves ensuring compliance with quality standards, leading management reviews, and developing quality strategies across business units.
IndustrialManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Ensure that the established procedures and processes meet the requirements of the IATF16949 Quality Management System Standard and all relevant Customer Specific Requirements
Perform duties as the Management Representative for the Quality Management System
Report to Upper Management the implementation level and performance of the Quality Management System
Lead Management Review process for Florence, KY - North America + Monthly Quality Reviews and Quarterly Management Reviews
Establish Targets and Goals for the Business Unit Quality Managers that best support the Business Unit Quality Goals
Ensure effective implementation of the Quality System in all Business Units and support departments
Develop Resource plan for Quality Support for each Business Unit (Quality Engineers, APQP Engineers, Customer Service Engineers, QE Techs, Quality Techs, Warranty Engineers)
Develop overall Quality Strategy for Bosch Florence
Assign responsibilities/tasks to direct and indirect reports to realize the strategy
Support Bosch Vehicle Motion Worldwide Quality objectives + Lead implementation efforts at Vehicle motion North America
Provide Monthly Reports to Corporate Quality (Sgm) and North America Quality Performance and significant Customer issues
Ensure proper training level of Quality Resources to meet Company and Customer needs + Internal Auditor training, Customer APQP Requirements, Customer PPAP Requirements
Ensure adequate knowledge of the Customer Quality Portals
Develop Resource plan for Liaison Representative coverage at applicable Customer Assembly Plants
Process Owner for the Corrective Action Process + Establish standards for Root Cause Analysis, Robust Corrective Actions, Verification activities, and Prevent Recurrence activities
Process Owner for Preventive Action Process + Establish processes to meet IATF16949 Preventive Action requirements + Lead Bosch Florence’s support of the Corporate Quality Read Across process (Yokoten)
Process Owner for Monitoring and Measurement Devices Process + Plan for proper resources to support Company’s Calibration needs and ensure timely completion of Calibration activities
Process Owner for the Internal Audit Process + Establish process to meet IAFT16949 Internal Auditing requirements + Lead Bosch Florence Support of Corporate Quality Internal Audit efforts + Maintain Bosch Florence Layered Process Confirmation system + Establish Product Audit System
Lead effort to implement Corporate Quality Directives
Ensure timely reporting by Business Unit Quality Managers of Management Reports and monthly Quality Performance to Corporate Quality
Ensure Business Unit Quality Managers properly prepare the Business Units for Quality Related Audits
Establish processes to reduce / eliminate Customer Complaints and Official Rejects
Ensure Customer Complaints are responded to in an appropriate manner – responses in a timely manner, professional presentations, clear and accurate information, etc
Provide Leadership for Data Analysis techniques to reduce process variation (SPC, etc.)
Ensure Measurement and Destructive Testing Labs are adequately staffed to meet Business Unit needs + Ensure proper measurement equipment is available to support Production + Ensure Receiving Inspection turn-around time meets Production needs + Ensure proper Contamination capabilities are available
Ensure Measurement and Metallurgical Labs are adequately staffed to meet Business Unit needs + Ensure proper equipment is available to support Production + Ensure Receiving Inspection turn-around time meets Production needs + Ensure proper Metallurgical capabilities are available
Ensure adequate IMDS reporting resources are available
Ensure Warranty Analysis capabilities and resources are kept up to required level to meet Customer expectations + Ensure adequate resources to meet Customer timeliness requirements + Support Customer Warranty meetings and Customer Warranty Portals
Responsible for the establishment of the Quality Budget, and adherence to the Budget
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year College or University in Engineering, Physical Sciences, or Business Administration
Seven to ten years of related experience and or training
Minimum of five years in Quality Management leadership in automotive industry
IATF16949 experience is highly required
Advanced English language skills required
Advanced math skills including statistics required
Ability to make independent decisions that may be complex in nature
Must have advanced computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
In depth experience with TS16949 and related Quality Standards required
Possess the interpersonal skills to communicate clearly with coworkers
Ability to solve complex problems, deal with very diverse issues and machine related concerns
Ability to work effectively within a global Matrix-based organization and with multi-cultural teams
Ability to work in an office environment, which could include sitting or standing for the majority of the day
Must be able to travel including some international travel
Responsibilities include the need to lift, carry, push, and pull material on an infrequent basis
Preferred
Masters completion highly preferred
German and/or Spanish Language skills a plus
Benefits
Premium health coverage
401(k) with generous matching
Resources for financial planning and goal setting
Ample paid time off
Parental leave
Comprehensive life and disability protection
Associate discounts
Business travel accident insurance
Emergency travel assistance services
Will preparation service
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness center
Wide range of supported sports activities and lectures, massages and physiotherapy on site
Social and hobby clubs
Child care discounts
Smart work model
Wellness incentives
Company
Bosch Home Comfort USA
Bosch Home Comfort is a leading source of high-quality heating, cooling and hot water systems.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ashley Jones
HR Partner
Cathy. Sue
Personnel Director and Partner, Bosch Group Branch
Recent News
2025-09-23
2024-11-27
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