Manufacturing Engineer - Process Planner

About the Role

The Process Group Manufacturing Engineer is the technical owner for assigned manufacturing processes. This role develops deep expertise in specific manufacturing technologies (e.g., welding, pressing, honing) and is responsible for improving process capability, eliminating chronic losses, and establishing robust manufacturing standards. While working with the Line Planner, who focuses on daily production execution, the Process Group focuses on long-term technical excellence.

The Process Group is the technical owner of manufacturing processes, responsible for developing world-class process capability through engineering expertise, structured problem solving, and continuous improvement. By optimizing manufacturing technologies and establishing robust standards, the Process Group enables safe, stable, and competitive production performance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical owner for assigned manufacturing processes.
• Develop expert knowledge of process parameters, equipment capabilities, and failure modes.
• Define and maintain process standards to ensure consistent manufacturing performance.
• Lead investigations of chronic or complex manufacturing issues.
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, A3, DOE, SPC, PFMEA).
• Develop permanent corrective actions that eliminate recurring problems.
• Lead projects to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Optimize cycle time, process capability, yield, and equipment utilization.
• Evaluate and implement process improvements using data-driven decision making.
• Develop and maintain technical standards, control plans, PFMEAs, and process documentation.
• Define critical process parameters and establish acceptable operating windows.
• Support validation of engineering changes and process modifications.
• Lead process validation for new equipment, tooling, and manufacturing technologies.
• Support equipment commissioning and production launches.
• Evaluate emerging technologies to improve manufacturing capability.
• Provide technical guidance to Line Planners, Operations, Maintenance, and Quality.
• Share best practices and lessons learned across manufacturing areas.
• Support development of engineering standards and technical training.

Success Profile

• Thinks systematically and solves root causes rather than symptoms.
• Develops deep expertise in manufacturing processes.
• Uses data to improve process capability.
• Influences others through technical knowledge.
• Balances innovation with practical implementation.
• Collaborates effectively across engineering, maintenance, quality, and operations.
• Creates sustainable improvements through robust standards.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Process capability (Cp/Cpk)
• Scrap and defect reduction
• OEE improvements
• Permanent corrective action effectiveness
• Cycle time improvements
• Cost savings from improvement projects
• Technical standard compliance
• Successful implementation of engineering changes

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline.

Experience

• 5+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more manufacturing processes.
• Experience leading technical improvement projects.

Skills

• Process Capability (Cp/Cpk)
• DOE (Design of Experiments)
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• PFMEA and Control Plans
• Root Cause Analysis (8D, A3, 5 Why)
• Lean Manufacturing
• Automation and Manufacturing Systems
• Data analysis and visualization
• Databricks or similar querying analysis

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive Time Away from Work Policy
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 16 days (Up to 30 days based on seniority)
• Personal Days (PAA): 5 days
• Company Paid Holidays: 9 days
• Paid Parental Leave: 6 Weeks
• Industry Best Retirement Benefit
• 401k - 75% match up to the first 9% contribution
• Unique Bosch Defined Contribution (BDC) plan provides 100% company-funded 401(k) contributions, ranging from 2.5% to 6.5% of your pay
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match
• Profit Sharing Bonus (CPrP) up to 10%
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Onsite Cafeteria with multiple menu options
• Onsite Starbucks Cafe
• Onsite Bosch Store (Employee Discount)

This position reports to Wil Richardson (ChP/MFE4). Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.