Quality Engineer – Distribution Center

Location: Wichita, KS, us

Company Description

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Job Description

The Quality Engineer ensures product integrity, compliance, and customer protection within the Distribution Center by maintaining strict control of nonconforming product, leading investigations for customer complaints related to shipping errors or transportation damage and sustaining the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.

The role drives corrective and preventive actions, supports internal audits, strengthens logistics processes, and promotes a culture of quality ownership across warehouse and shipping operations.

Product Nonconformance Management

• Maintain the identification, segregation, documentation, and disposition of nonconforming product within the DC.
• Ensure no nonconforming product is shipped without formal approval.
• Track trends in damages, mislabels, and packaging issues.

Customer Complaint Management (Shipping & Transportation)

• Shipping errors
• Missing or incorrect items
• Packaging failures
• Transportation damage
• Apply structured problem-solving (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa).
• Define and follow up on corrective actions with Operations, Logistics, and Carriers.
• Communicate complaint status and risks to internal stakeholders.

Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2015)

• Maintain DC-specific procedures, work instructions, and records.
• Coordinate internal audit schedules and support external audits.
• Ensure document control and compliance with ISO requirements.

Internal Audits & Process Discipline

• Plan and execute internal audits for receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping.
• Document findings and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
• Validate adherence to Standard Work and packaging standards.

Continuous Improvement & Lean

• Implement Lean tools (5S, standardization, Poka-Yoke, Kaizen) in warehouse processes.
• Analyze data to reduce:
• Shipping errors
• Transportation damage
• Rework and repacking
• Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
• Support cross-functional improvement projects.

Problem Solving & Risk Prevention

• Lead root-cause analysis for internal defects and customer complaints.
• Validate effectiveness of corrective actions through data and audits.
• Identify risks in packaging, labeling, handling, and storage processes.

Training & Quality Culture

• Train warehouse personnel on:
• Defect detection
• Packaging standards
• Escalation processes
• Handling of nonconforming product
• Promote quality ownership across all shifts.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering  
• Experience in manufacturing quality, process engineering, or related technical roles. 
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems. 
• Proficiency in problem-solving tools (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, A3 etc.). 
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications. 
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in HVAC, automotive, or high-volume manufacturing environments. 
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and SPC. 
• Experience with supplier defect notifications  
• Lean or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt preferred). 

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans 

*Bosch adheres to Federal, State, and Local laws regarding drug-testing. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date. 

Your well-being matters at Bosch! We offer a competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to empower you in every area of your life. This includes premium health coverage, a 401(k) with generous matching, resources for financial planning and goal setting, ample paid time off, parental leave, and comprehensive life and disability protection. We're investing in your success!

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