Company Description

In India, Bosch is a leading supplier of technology and services in the areas of Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. Additionally, Bosch has in India the largest development center outside Germany, for end to end engineering and technology solutions. The Bosch Group operates in India through twelve companies.  Bosch set-up its manufacturing operation in 1951, which has grown over the years to include 18 manufacturing sites, and seven development and application centers. Bosch Group in India employs over 31,000 associates and generated consolidated revenue of about ₨.21,450 crores* (2.66 billion euros) in 2018 of which ₨. 15,824 crores*(1.96 billion euros) from third party. The Group in India has close to 18,000 research and development associates.

In India, Bosch Limited is the flagship company of the Bosch Group. It earned revenue of over ₨. 12,460 crores (1.54 billion euros) in 2018. Additional information can be accessed at www.bosch.in.

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to translate deployed strategy, business objectives, requirements from customers,
stakeholders as well as standards and regulatory requirements into technical inputs to establish value stream capable of fulfilling needs of customer and stake holder expectations, conforming to standards & guidelines as well as continuously enhancing value stream efficiency & effectiveness and achieve operational excellence.

Technical Capacity Management : Plan, implement & continually develop a manufacturing value addition flow with resources e.g. space, MAE, testing, handling, etc., capable of consistently manufacturing, measuring, monitoring, validating and delivering products that meets all engineering, regulatory & requirements of the customer.

Value Stream Planning : Monitor internal & external requirements (e.g. BU, Plant, VS, BP, customer), true north and VS vision, collaborate with Cross Functional stake holders to identify, monitor & drive projects to lead Value stream towards a future state, progressively raise efficiency & achieve operational excellence.

Control Of Production Processes :  Establish, document & develop the release of processes (e.g. CpK study, PPAP, etc), controls to manage processes (e.g. control plans, work instructions, SPC, etc), methods to track & monitor customer requirements, reaction to non-conforming parts (e.g. reaction plan) to ensure defect free products.

Budget Planning & Cost Management : Estimate & propose budgets for the upcoming planning periods
required to run operations, fulfil demands and execute development projects e.g., personnel, tooling, services, MAE, Project costs, etc. Track & adapt expenditure over respective periods to adhere to budget and achieve economic success

Risk Analysis  & Contingency Planning : Identify & evaluate risks to sustaining intended results e.g.
delivery to customer, assure zero defect products, product recalls, breakdown of single dependent machine, etc., plan, document, implement & test preventive and reactive measures to mitigate business & customer impact

Problem Solving & Corrective Actions : Compile & assess deviations to defined standards in
manufacturing e.g. infrastructure, processes, quality complaints, FPY, defect cost, safety incident, etc. Identify root causes, ideate, plan & implement necessary measures to fix issues to limit impact to the customer and business results

MAE, Tooling & Consumable Planning : Prepare technical inquiry, scout market for suppliers of desired
technology, float inquiry & receive techno-commercial offers, conduct technical discussions & narrow down potential vendors. Initiate internal process to place purchase requests to procure required items & manage regular availability.

Coaching & Knowledge Management : Initiate, organize & lead engagement initiatives to coach, motivate & support team in knowledge sharing, pool collective knowledge for problem-solving, understanding & adoption of
new standards, methods & technology etc, to enhance people potential, encourage innovation & organizational development.

Change Initiatives & Management : Evaluate manufacturing setup for efficiency, technical constraints & ideas from associates, develop scenarios, plan (e.g. ECR process) & implement concepts (e.g. I4.0) & measures aimed at resolving issues, upgrading setup with benchmark concepts to improve efficiency & effectiveness of operations

Project Management : Analyse new business requirements (e.g. product relocation, product inquiry, innovation project, etc), evaluate business case, develop project charter and project management plan,coordinate, drive and implement project plan in collaboration with cross functional teams to enable business growth

Management Reporting : Compile, Organize and represent manufacturing performance data and insights to lead systematic understanding of influences and aspects in Value stream as well as support different levels of hierarchy in taking well-informed and strategic calls to support value stream goals

Qualifications

* Bachelors degree in engineering (Mech, EEE, ECE or IP)

* Post Graduate Master's in Business Administration / M.Tech (Desirable)
* Certification in Quality Management, Statistical tools,Operations management, Data Analytics, Agile
methodology (Desirable)

Additional Information

Experience : 

Years of experience: 2~7 yrs in industry (Automotive, Precision component Mfg.)

Required Skills & Experience :

* Know how of Precision component Assembly & Testing Processes, Driving of Internal rejection reduction, IDC reduction strategy projects (as a Main responsibility)

* Competent knowledge of the manufacturing process and MAE, assembly & testing techniques,
measuring & testing equipment
* Advanced knowledge in Statutory, Organization Regulations, Product liability, Compliance & Risk
Management
* Advance knowledge in Project management, Production monitoring system ( MES, MAS, i4.0
solutions,Combass)
* Advance knowledge in Data analytics & Data Visualization (Power BI, Tableau)
Broad Knowledge and experience in :

Above average skills in :- Systematic problem solving- Shainin, Six Sigma, 8D, PSS & other problem solving tools
Excellent skills in :- Communication, Leading teams in complex problem solving for Assembly processes     General knowledge of :- IATF16949-QMS, VDA & ISO basic standards, Bosch Mfg guideline standards Experience in: Q Problem solving, Scrap data Analysis, IDC reduction Strategy Drives                                      Other :- Ability to work in team, customer orientation, Ready to travel to customer locations

Personality traits :

- Must be a good team player with win-win attitude
- Willingness to handle conflicting situations with internal, external state holders
- Must lead the team towards a conclusive decision with agreement from all members
- AGILE, Ready to take new tasks, eager to learn

Work Environment  - Job involves intense interaction with various stake holders (Quality, Production, Engineering, Development, Technical Functions)  including customers and occasional traveling)