Director of Manufacturing Operations and Engineering (MOE - Fabrication)

Company Description

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At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark 
enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our areas of activity are every bit as diverse as our outstanding 
Bosch teams around the world. Their creativity is the key to innovation through connected living, 
mobility, or industry. 

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Job Description

We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented Director of Manufacturing Operations & Engineering (MOE Fabrication) to lead manufacturing operations, engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role is responsible for driving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance while advancing operational excellence through Lean manufacturing, Bosch Production System (BPS), automation, and Industry 4.0 initiatives. The Director will lead cross-functional teams, oversee manufacturing strategy and capital investments, optimize processes and capacity, and partner closely with Quality, Supply Chain, R&D, and Finance to support business growth, successful product launches, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manufacturing Operations Leadership

• Lead and optimize all production operations to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets
• Drive production performance, throughput, and OEE improvements
• Ensure effective workforce planning, staffing, and operational stability
• Establish a culture of accountability and performance management

2. Manufacturing Engineering & Process Excellence

• Define and implement robust manufacturing processes for existing and new products
• Lead process design, line balancing, capacity planning, and layout optimization
• Ensure standardization of work, documentation, and engineering practices
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities including industrialization and ramp-up

3. Operational Excellence & BPS Deployment

• Drive Bosch Production System (BPS) implementation across all value streams
• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Identify and eliminate waste across manufacturing processes
• Establish KPI systems and drive data-based decision-making

4. Strategy, CAPEX & Transformation

• Develop and execute manufacturing strategy aligned with divisional and global objectives
• Lead capital planning, prioritization, and execution (automation, expansion, modernization)
• Drive Industry 4.0, digital manufacturing, and smart factory initiatives
• Support plant footprint optimization and capacity expansion

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Quality, Supply Chain, R&D, and Finance to ensure operational alignment
• Ensure “design for manufacturing” and early engineering involvement in product development
• Support cost reduction, sourcing strategies, and supplier integration
• Enable successful product launches and lifecycle management

6. People Leadership & Organization Development

• Lead, develop, and mentor cross-functional teams across operations and engineering
• Establish clear performance expectations and development plans
• Build leadership pipeline and technical capability within the organization
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and engagement

8. Performance & KPIs

• Safety performance (TRIR, incidents)
• OEE, productivity, and labor efficiency
• Cost (conversion cost, cost reduction savings)
• Delivery (OTIF, throughput)
• Quality (scrap, rework, internal defects)
• CAPEX execution and ROI

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related)
• 12+ years of experience in manufacturing and engineering
• 5+ years in senior leadership roles managing multi-functional teams
• Strong kn