Purchasing Quality Assurance Engineer (m/f/div.)

The Bosch Group has more than 400 000 employees around the world, present in 60 countries, and we are proud to impact people’s lives and to work towards a more sustainable future.

In the city of Aveiro, Bosch has one of its biggest production sites for Bosch Home Comfort division, as well as a Research and Development Center for new and improved heating solutions for the residential segment. With more than 1400 employees, focused on innovation, sustainability and collaboration, Bosch Aveiro joins together experts in diverse areas, from mechanical engineering to connectivity and software solutions, as well as industrialization and quality.

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Join in and feel the difference in mindsets, cultures, generations, identities and perspectives. Everyone should bring their authenticity and work together respectfully. Bosch is an employer that values diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and we can provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process and in the performance of professional activity. By including everyone and ensuring equal opportunities we unleash our full potential.

Your contribution to something big

As part of the Purchasing Quality Assurance team and of a global network, you will be responsible for closely monitoring our supplier base's quality performance and will have a key role in defending the quality interests of the Bosch Home Comfort production site at Aveiro. Your main responsibilities will be:

- Act as a Claim Manager, initiating and driving end-to-end problem-solving activities with suppliers in response to quality incidents with purchased parts.
- Provide operational support for containment actions, analyze part failures using structured problem-solving methods, and manage the cost reimbursement process with suppliers.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including plant quality, production, and R&D, during problem-solving activities.
- Serve as the key interface and quality manager between suppliers and internal Value Stream.
- Support the factory's quality risk management and concession processes.
- Contribute to the implementation of the Purchasing Quality Strategy and the continuous improvement and digitalization of quality processes.

Requirements

Education: You have a university degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical or Electrical) or a similar relevant technical field.; Experience: You possess 1-2 years of professional experience in a quality-related function, with excellent communication skills suited for a global environment.; Know-how: You are familiar with structured problem-solving tools, MS Office, and SAP. Knowledge of metrology and experience with CAD reading is a plus.; Languages: You have strong written and verbal communication skills in both Portuguese and English.; Working Style and Methods: You are proactive, open to learning, and take the initiative to find creative solutions. You have a structured approach that allows you to work effectively in a dynamic environment.; Personality: You are an assertive communicator, able to influence and challenge suppliers effectively. You are solution-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement and can adeptly manage complex negotiations and escalations.