Quality Methods Expert

Company Description

Our drive and control technologies ensure efficient, powerful and safe movement in machines and systems of any size. We inspire our customers with intelligent components, tailored system solutions, and services – from fully connected applications to the factory of the future. Bosch Rexroth is dedicated to making the world a better place through innovation and technology. We are looking for associates who will take on our customers’ challenges with passion and persistence until the right solution is found and who will thrive in a face-paced, collaborative and exciting environment. 

Why work with Bosch Rexroth? 

• Challenging Projects: We are driven by innovation and being at the cutting edge of everything that we do. At Bosch Rexroth every day is different, and your time will be filled with interesting and exciting projects. 
• Amazing Colleagues: Our people make us who we are, and we are very proud of our diverse and skilled global team. Having a supportive and encouraging team around you can make all the difference. 
• Learning and Development: We want you to reach your fullest potential, for both yourself and for Bosch Rexroth. That’s why we actively promote growth and development. 
• Change the World: We want to give you the opportunity to not only drive your career forward but also to change the world. The work we do at Bosch Rexroth can make a big difference to the world around you. 
• Social & Value-Driven: We have a tradition of assuming social responsibility in all that we do. Our success, and our roadmap for the future, is based on our lived values. This covers everything, from community to the environment, to being a social employer. 
• Flexibility & Freedom: We strive to give you a balance between your work and home life, as well as the freedom to drive your career forward. 
• International Opportunities: We are a truly global, fully networked company, with locations in more than 80 countries all over the world. 

Job Description

The methods expert will lead and train local colleagues in Problem Solving (PS) and FMEA methodology.  They will establish regional and global networks to track and assess opportunities to utilize Problem Solving Systematic (PSS) and FMEA. They will track each methods efficiency and success audits and assessments. With a high focus on customer requirements and expectations, the methods expert will provide value added quality support and continuous improvement to current processes. The expert is expected to build a network locally and globally to share lessons learned and best practices.

• Drive the continuous improvement process across the region for critical problems (technical and non-technical)
• Perform and coordinate regular assessments (PSS, PS Projects, 8D & PS Sheets, FMEA)
• Develop qualification requirements and coordinate personal development of PSS (PS, Sigma, Shainin) and FMEA
• Develop a PS Project Matrix (major problems and projects) for each location and monitor on a regular basis
• Establish an active local and global PSS and FMEA Network
• Provide regional documentation for PS and FMEA methodology to ensure consistency across all locations
• Coordinate regular FMEA reviews across the region
• Assure an active Technical Risk Reduction (FMEA; RPN) program
• Establish best practices for PS and FMEA methodology and lessons learned (Feber database, FMEA, roll across)
• Involvement on Serious complaint projects as needed
• Include “Process Basics Introduction” and leading process walks (Go to Gemba)
• Determine reporting requirements from customer and DC
• Review contracts for PS and FMEA agreements with customers
• Develop, drive, and maintain year after year cost savings and revenue generation based upon methodology and improvements
• Monitor, maintain, communicate, and assist in improvement of key business metrics to assure continued growth and competitiveness; pro-actively drive a learning and improvement culture
• Perform other essential and related peripheral duties as may be assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree* in technical engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, etc) and 5 years of  using PSS and FMEA methods OR Associate's Degree in the technical field(Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, etc) and 8 years experience with PSS and FMEA methods, OR HS diploma and 12 years of experience with PSS and FMEA methods.
• Knowledge of Quality Methods required with the ability to drive root cause of specific concerns using analytical problem solving techniques such as 8D-method, Shainin, Six Sigma as well as quality tools
• Ability to lead technical and non/technical projects or