German auto components major Bosch has announced plans to cut 1100 jobs at its Reutlingen plant in southern Germany. It will affect assembly line and back-office positions. The decision announced on July 22 2025 and will impact about 10% of the workforce at the site news agency AFP reported. Bosch Layoffs The layoffs come as Bosch is facing intense price competition in the European steering systems market driven largely by the entry of low-cost Chinese manufacturers. “The European market for steering systems is driven by price and hard fought with new suppliers” said Dirk Kress head of Bosch’s electronics division. He acknowledged the job cuts are difficult but called them essential to securing the site’s future. Bosch also pointed to declining demand for steering systems mainly due to the sluggish pace of electric vehicle adoption as a reason for the restructuring. The company said manufacturing steering systems at the Reutlingen facility is “no longer competitive.” The plant will now shift focus toward semiconductor production. How Will Bosch Cuts Jobs? It is still unclear whether the job cuts will be through compulsory layoffs or voluntary options such as early retirement. The development adds to the growing turmoil in Germany’s automotive sector. In recent months suppliers like Schaeffler and Continental have also trimmed their workforces while Porsche last week warned employees of a “serious situation” amid slumping demand in China. Bosch had earlier announced 5500 job cuts in November 2024. After the announcement Bosch shares listed on the Indian stock market closed 1.37% lower at Rs 37750 on Tuesday down from the previous close of Rs 38320.