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Bosch Home Comfort

Makes heating, cooling and hot-water equipment

Manufacturing Officer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia
In Person
Manufacturing & Production Operations

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field is required.
  • A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment is required.
  • Experience supervising production operators and leading shop-floor activities is required.
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies is required.
  • Familiarity with quality tools and problem-solving techniques, including 8D, root cause analysis (RCA), statistical process control (SPC), failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and quality improvement tools, is required.
  • Knowledge of operator training methodologies is required; Training Within Industry (TWI) is preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are required.
  • Self-motivation and analytical, decision-making, and organizational abilities are required.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and supervise daily manufacturing operations to achieve production, quality, productivity, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) targets.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process inefficiencies, reducing waste, and improving first-pass yield (FPY) and process quality.
  • Monitor production performance, downtime, and output data, and implement corrective actions to improve operational efficiency.
  • Lead Daily Leadership Routine (DLR) reviews and ensure timely closure of action items.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company standards, 5S practices, and operational procedures.
  • Coach, develop, and manage Production Line Leaders and Operators to achieve departmental goals.
  • Conduct operator training and competency development, including cross-training programs and implementation of the Training Within Industry (TWI) methodology.
  • Manage and resolve production issues, including quality concerns, equipment breakdowns, and line stoppages.
  • Support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement projects.
  • Review production logbooks and ensure effective communication between shifts.
  • Promote employee engagement through suggestion and improvement programs.
  • Support internal and external audits and ensure production readiness for audit activities.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and business objectives.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the superior.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of operator training methodologies, preferably Training Within Industry (TWI).

About the company

Bosch Home Comfort makes heating, cooling and hot-water equipment for homes, commercial buildings and industrial users. Its portfolio combines electric heat pumps with gas-fired boilers and hybrid systems, giving customers different ways to control building temperatures and supply hot water. The business sells equipment through its brands' sales networks, with products adapted to regional building needs and energy requirements. Its inverter-driven heat pumps adjust compressor output to match demand rather than running constantly at full power. The Bosch business unit was formed through the merger of Bosch and Buderus heating activities in 2004 and is headquartered in Wetzlar, Germany.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Wetzlar, Germany

Founded

2004

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What believers are saying

  • Heat-pump researchers gain human-factors experience: Bosch's Wernau team tests how concealed fans change perceived noise.
  • Retrofits expand the addressable market: Bosch's IDS Ultra fits most existing air-to-air systems.
  • Investment funds technical work: February 2026 reporting puts Bosch Home Comfort's 2025 investment near €200 million.

What critics are saying

  • Demand remains cyclical: Bosch's February 2026 report says Germany's heating market shrank 14% in 2025.
  • Sales coordination stays fragmented: Bosch retains separate brand sales contacts and discount schemes.
  • Facilities work extends beyond normal shifts: Bosch's advertised Facility Engineer role requires responding to off-shift emergencies.

What makes Bosch Home Comfort unique

  • Regional identities stay distinct: Bosch retains Buderus and licenses the Hitachi and YORK names for its HVAC portfolio.
  • Acoustics gets specialized testing: Bosch's Wernau heat-pump laboratory measures noise with 19 microphones.
  • Cold-climate heating reaches below freezing: Bosch's IDS Ultra maintains full heating capacity at 5°F.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Wellness Program
  • Mental Health Support
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

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