Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Position Summary: The PML Engineer is a Program Core Team Member, in charge of the complete industrialization of the new production lines in all involved plants for a given program, achieving targets in terms of Timing, Capacity and Production Costs in line with PMS requirements. His role is to define and implement the best Production System Concept making sure Group standards are applied, in coherency with the Faurecia Excellence System (FES) and FIS industrial strategy.

Responsibilities:

• The PML Participates to the Product Design activities led by the PDL (Program Development Leader), contributing in reaching a product design compliant with Faurecia Industrial Targets and allowing maximum Production Profitability
• With the support of his management and giver the program context, PML conducts the appropriate footprint studies and required Make or Buy comparative Studies. PML submits it to the Industrial Strategy for final decision
• In the early phase of program, PML organizes, leads and follow-up the FES Industrial Design Workshop during Development Phase (EDW) involving full Program and Plant team, under the coordination of his PML manager. Based on a first preliminary theoretical production layout delivered by the plant, he build the preliminary program theoretical plant internal MIFD
• Before Program CAR Committee Meeting, leads the FES Tool and machine Design Workshop (Cardboard), out of which plant delivers the detailed Production Line layout and internal MIFD. Confirm the proposed Production System including traceability and conformity. Contributes and validates the MIFD, final layout
• PML identifies and follow-up Industrial risks and define the back-up plan for critical processes
• Check, share and take advantage of any relevant Lesson Learnt from similar process.
• Provide Industrial Impact on any Engineering Change Request
• PML leads the assessment of the refurbishment needs for the program relying on the appropriate internal or external experts and validate the effective equipment refurbishment
• PML participates in the definition of Key Product Characteristics (KPC) and Key Control Characteristics (KCC)
• Coordinates and leads the PFMEA methodology during program phase with active participation of PTEs, Process Experts (GTS), Plant
• Once PFMA completed, ensure action implementation and PFMEA update according advancement and then transfer PFMEA to plant at MPT when all required action implemented
• PML prepares and leads the Program CAR Presentation with Program and Plant Support and Validation
• Ensures Mcload update with additional equipment brought by program
• Once CAR presented, employee ensures CAR submission and follow-up according targeted industrial timing
• PML builds, updates & monitors the complete Program Industrial timing plan for tools, equipment, Packaging, Traceability and associated processes to reach MPT and SOP on time and right first time from specification to final acceptance.
• Coordinates Program PTE and Supply Chain Engineers within Program Team and track Plants readiness level though IPMs
• The PML is in charge of coordinating Traceability Implementation, Machines and tool Acceptance, making sure complete and robust PDCA is implemented and tracked.
• Responsible to organize T&E progress status reviews involving the plant
• and approval follow-up.
• PML reports Manufacturing Milestones in Faurecia PMS system in coordination with Supply Chain, Plants and PTEs. He provides to Costing the Industrial target data for BP update
• All PMLs participate to PML Department Weekly routine
• Propose continuous improvement ideas in business efficiency and cost reduction

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or significant professional experience 
• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in program launch, industrialization, or manufacturing area in automotive sector

Knowledge / Skills:

• Strong ability to work in an international and multicultural environment with complex matrix organization
• Ability to manage and optimize budgets
• Coordinate complex subjects with technical teams
• Ability to lead teams remotely
• Proactive with vision of long-term impact and problem anticipation
• Result oriented with strong written and oral communication skills
• Fluent English required, and customer’s language strongly encouraged
• Knowledge in technologies for plastic process (US Welding, Vib, Welding, Thermo-forming, Foaming, Injection, etc.)
• Knowledge in project management process, 7 Quality Basics, FES, Quality Core Tools.

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