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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 with a combined strength of over 31,500 associates which includes around 15,650 research and development associates.

Bosch Automotive Electronics India Pvt. Ltd. (RBAI) is a 100% subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH . Established in 2009, in Naganathapura - Bengaluru, RBAI is primarily focused in manufacturing electronic products for the automotive sector. RBAI has consistently added an average of one product every year resulting in a wide range of products comprising – Engine Control Units (ECU) for both 4W and 2W, Body Control Modules (BCM), ECUs for ABS, DC-DC Converters, iTraMS (Intelligent communication control unit) to name a few. RBAI also produces products for  eMobility like MCU (Motor control Unit), C-Box (Communication Box), VCUs (Vehicle Control Unit), Central gateway modules and is geared up for other futuristic products.  RBAI with its diverse portfolio, not only caters to local markets, but also exports products to all major global customers. The Naganathapura Plant (NhP1)  is seen as a benchmark in Operational Excellence in AE and Bosch India , using an integrated approach of Bosch Production System (BPS) and I4.0. With a young and agile team, RBAI’s mission statement ‘Be RBAI’ (Be Reliable Benchmark Agile Innovative) is a testament to our commitment in providing best in class products and services for its customers.

To plan, design, and implement manufacturing processes for new and existing products by ensuring optimal utilization of resources, compliance with quality standards, and alignment with production and customer requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Electrical

Key Responsibilities

1. Process Planning & Industrialization

• Develop and define manufacturing processes for new product introduction (NPI).
• Ensure process feasibility, efficiency, and readiness for serial production.

2. Change Management

• Handle engineering and process changes in coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure proper documentation, approvals, and smooth implementation.

3. Tooling & MAE Planning

• Identify and plan tooling, fixtures, and Manufacturing Assembly Equipment (MAE) requirements.
• Ensure timely procurement, installation, and commissioning.

4. Process Documentation

• Prepare and maintain:
  • Process flow diagrams
  • Work instructions / SOPs
  • Line layouts and capacity planning
• Ensure all documentation is updated and aligned with production requirements.

5. Control Plan, Process Flow Chart & PFMEA Preparation

• Develop and maintain Control Plans, PFC and P-FMEA.
• Identify risks and implement preventive and corrective actions.

6. Pilot & Trial Build Coordination

• Plan and execute pilot runs and trial builds.
• Analyze results and optimize processes before series production.

7. SAP Transaction Management

• Create and manage SAP master data, routing, BOM updates, and order-related transactions.
• Ensure data accuracy and system alignment with actual processes.

8. Customer Support & Audit Readiness

• Support customer visits and audits by demonstrating process capability and documentation compliance.
• Ensure timely closure of audit findings.

9. Cross-functional Coordination

• Collaborate with:
  • Development teams
  • Lead plant / IPN teams
  • Production, Quality, and Procurement
• Ensure alignment for smooth project execution.

10. Continuous Improvement

• Identify and drive process improvements for:
  • Quality enhancement
  • Cycle time reduction
  • Cost optimization
• Implement best practices and lessons learned.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Electrical
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Manufacturing process planning
  • PFMEA, Control Plan, and quality systems
  • NPI / industrialization processes
• Experience with SAP (routing, BOM, order handling)
• Understanding of tooling, line setup, and production processes
• Strong problem-solving and analtical skills 

Key Competencies

• Process design and optimization
• Analytical thinking
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Attention to detail and structured execution
• Ownership and accountability

Key Deliverables / KPIs

• Process readiness for NPI projects
• Accuracy of SAP master data and routing
• Successful pilot build execution
• PFMEA risk mitigation effectiveness
• Control Plan, PFC implementation
• Improvement in cost, quality, and productivity