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$20 - $25/hr

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Description: Role Summary The 2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor leads daily for our 2nd shift ... Industrial Engineering experience preferred. • Demonstrated experience with lean/continuous ...

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Kalamazoo, MI · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for second shift engineer in the United States is $36.77, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.00 and $44.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Second Shift Engineer is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting systems, equipment, and infrastructure during the second shift, typically in the afternoon to late evening. They ensure smooth operations, perform preventive maintenance, and address technical issues that arise. This role is common in manufacturing, facilities management, and technology sectors where round-the-clock operations are necessary.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a second shift engineer?

To thrive as a Second Shift Engineer, you need a solid background in engineering principles, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance, typically supported by a relevant degree or technical certification. Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), industrial automation tools, and safety regulations is often required. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to work independently during off-hours are valuable soft skills. These qualities are vital for ensuring smooth plant operations, minimizing downtime, and maintaining high performance during non-standard business hours.

What are the typical challenges faced by a second shift engineer, and how can I prepare for them?

Second Shift Engineers often encounter challenges such as responding to unexpected equipment breakdowns with limited onsite resources, adapting quickly to new problems, and sometimes working with a smaller team compared to day shifts. It's common to have more autonomy, which requires strong decision-making skills and the ability to prioritize tasks under pressure. To prepare for these challenges, it's helpful to develop expertise with troubleshooting tools, familiarize yourself with facility layouts and key equipment, and build effective communication with both on-site colleagues and day-shift teams for smooth handovers. This role also offers a valuable opportunity to demonstrate leadership and technical skills, which can be beneficial for future advancement into supervisory or specialist positions.

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Quality Engineer - 2nd Shift

Bosch Group

Wichita, KS

$64K - $83K/yr

Full-time, Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago


Bosch rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 96 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

290th of 495 rated machine equipment manufacturers


Job description

Company Description

Build your best future with BOSCH-HC.” Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

· Competitive salary

· Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

· Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care

· On the job/cross training opportunities

· Encouraging and collaborative team environment

· Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

Job Description

What You Will Do

You will be responsible for providing quality leadership during the 2nd shift by ensuring rapid response to quality issues, protecting the customer, maintaining stable production, and driving sustainable process improvements. This role serves as the primary quality representative for manufacturing operations during the 2nd shift, ensuring effective containment, escalation, and problem resolution while supporting BOSCH Quality Standards.

How You Will Do It

  • Lead Quality Support for 2nd Shift Operations – Act as the primary Quality Engineer during the 2nd shift, ensuring timely decisions to maintain production continuity while protecting product quality.
  • Rapid Response to Quality Issues – Drive immediate containment actions for internal quality issues, customer concerns, supplier issues, and production abnormalities to minimize production disruptions.
  • Escalation Management – Initiate and coordinate quality escalation according to BOSCH escalation standards whenever product quality, customer satisfaction, or production stability is at risk.
  • Production Process Support – Work closely with Manufacturing, Production, Logistics, and Engineering teams to ensure quality issues are resolved quickly while maintaining safe and stable production.
  • Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis – Lead structured problem-solving activities (8D, QRQC, A3, 5 Why, Ishikawa) and ensure sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
  • Containment & Customer Protection – Define, implement, and verify effective containment actions to prevent non-conforming products from reaching customers.
  • Process Verification – Perform shopfloor quality verification through Layered Process Confirmation (LPC), process audits, Gemba activities, and compliance checks to ensure adherence to BOSCH Quality Standards.
  • Quality Decision Making – Support disposition decisions for non-conforming materials in coordination with MRB and cross-functional teams.
  • Quality KPI Monitoring – Monitor daily quality performance, identify risks, analyze trends, and initiate improvement actions to reduce COPQ.
  • Continuous Improvement – Identify process improvement opportunities and support implementation of BOSCH Quality initiatives to improve process capability, standardization, and operational excellence.
  • Documentation & Reporting – Maintain accurate documentation of quality incidents, containment activities, investigations, deviations, and corrective actions.
  • Communication & Shift Handover – Ensure effective communication between shifts, documenting open quality issues, risks, and action plans to maintain operational continuity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Protect the customer through rapid and effective quality response.
  • Ensure production continuity while maintaining BOSCH Quality Standards.
  • Drive structured escalation and timely decision-making.
  • Lead containment and root cause investigations.
  • Support manufacturing with real-time quality decisions.
  • Improve process stability and reduce COPQ.
  • Strengthen shopfloor quality culture through Gemba, LPC, and audits.
  • Ensure effective communication between production shifts.
Qualifications

What We Look For

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing quality or production engineering experience.
  • Experience leading structured problem-solving activities (A3, 8D, DMAIC, 5 Why).
  • Experience with Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2015).
  • Knowledge of Quality Core Tools (Control Plan, PFMEA, SPC, MSA).
  • Experience with Layered Process Confirmation (LPC), process audits, and shopfloor quality systems is preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365; Power BI knowledge is an advantage.
  • HVAC manufacturing experience is highly preferred.

Soft Skills

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
  • Strong shopfloor leadership with the ability to make timely decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Hands-on and solution-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, respond effectively under pressure, and maintain production continuity.
  • Strong analytical thinking and root-cause problem-solving capabilities.
  • Ability to drive quality escalation, facilitate decision-making, and build alignment across Manufacturing, Engineering, Logistics, and Supply Chain.
  • Passion for continuous improvement and developing a strong quality culture.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead by influence, coach production teams, and drive sustainable process improvements through collaboration and data-driven decision-making.

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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About Bosch

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Bosch is a renowned multinational company based in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Associated with the industrial technology, consumer goods, and building technology sectors, Bosch is an iconic name in the global market. In addition to its high-quality product roster, which is chiefly characterized by home appliances, power tools, automotive parts, and smart home items, it offers unparalleled services in the realms of software and business process outsourcing. Founded by Robert Bosch in Stuttgart, Germany in 1886, the company has stayed true to its core values of superior quality and innovation.

Industry

Electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Farmington Hills, MI, US