Job Description
Machine Safety Manager
Division:  FIS DIV NORTH AMERICA
Job Type:  Unlimited
Job Location:  AUBURN HILLS HQ R&D
Job Description: 

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the NAO Tech Center locations HSE activity to ensure work practices are in place
  • Manage and lead the administration of the Machine Safety compliance programs
  • Execute the Division HSE Machine Safety Program and coordinate with Plant HSE and Program Managers for successful completion of Program elements
  • Maintain current level of knowledge on applicable government, industry, and corporate guidelines
  • Serve as Certified Machine Safety Expert (CMSE) and maintain appropriate certifications
  • Review and validate machinery safety specifications and equipment with program team engineers, suppliers and plants to ensure safe new equipment process and lessons learned are integrated from prior events
  • Support the various functions in the successful completion of new and revised program launches
  • Lead and/or participate in plant machinery audits and inspections and follow up on recommendations with the plants through review of facility incident report, recordkeeping, and treatment files; machinery specifications programs; environmental legal & other requirements in support of the HSE Management System
  • Monitor and support plants in the reporting of HSE indicators (OSHA Injury/illness rates, Company frequency rate metrics, periodic environmental data, training etc.)
  • Support the leadership and commitment from top management according to the NAO HSE management systems
  • Propose continuous improvement ideas in business efficiency and cost reduction
  • Capitalizes on knowledge and shares best practices / lessons learned across organization and within the site
  • Commitment to the highest ethical standards and adherence to:
    • Faurecia Group Code of conduct
    • Faurecia Group Code of Management
    • Faurecia Group Environmental and Occupational Safety Policy
    • Faurecia Group Quality Policy
  • All other duties as assigned by the company

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Minimum education level

  • Bachelors Degree required. Master's degree or higher (Bac+5) with a specialization in HSE and / or a significant experience of HSE cluster manager or plant or operations or quality cluster director in a multi-site industrial environment internal or external preferred.

Professional Experience:

  • Knowledge of the tools and methodologies HSE necessary to evaluate and prevent the security and environmental risks and impacts: risk analysis, data collection, problem solving, etc.,
  • Knowledge of the international regulation (LEX) and specific standards to the perimeter of his/her activity.
  • Knowledge of the tools of the "Lean Management",
  • Internal lead-auditor in terms of HSE management systems,
  • Professional English fluent oral and written,
  • Another language is a plus (French, Spanish, Polish, etc.). 

Skills and competencies: 

  • Assertiveness, 
  • Exemplarity,
  • Precision and congruence,
  • Proactive,
  • Autonomous,
  • Ability to influence and federate,
  • Ability to take a step back in all circumstances (management of accidents involving people, management of disasters). 

What we can do for you

  • At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.  
  • We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development. 
  • We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count. 
  • We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility.  Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world) 
  • We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans. 
  • Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy. 

Why join us

FORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA.

With over 137 500 people, including more than 12,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide.

In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 26.2 billion euros prior to IFRS 5. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index.

FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com