Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The Lean Manufacturing Engineer VIE contributes to plant performance & profitability with Direct Labour (MOD) focus and the Faurecia Excellence System (FES) operating principles application. 
 
As part of a strong FES&P team, you will:
• Follow up of the FES deployment plan, to support the Plant Improvement Plant (PIP) execution.
• Provide, according to the needs, FES knowledge and skills to the plant team through training, coaching and education.
• Participle to FES Principles on Programs from design stage (lean process design, MFD, validation of Equipment design, cardboard workshop activities, Standardized Work, OHP, process layout, packaging, etc..).
• Ensure routing and coefficient data management methodology is correctly applied and respected, for direct standard and actual Labour cost accuracy.
• Ensure DLE/DLP tracking process linked with the DL cost % results
• Support SW construction and adherence, development of OHP (primarily GL and Supervisor role and routines), as the main foundations to achieve high levels of operational performance.
• Support the implementation of FES improvement tools for production reliability, change over Standards (flexibility), reduction of line stoppages, Line balancing, and overall MOD efficiency.
• Ensure identification of MOD “Productivity Potential”.
• Contribute to the lead time reduction though the implementation of continuous flow, layout optimization, pull-system and speed up flows works.
• Deployment of Digitalization tools and training/coaching of other employee in the plant
• Deployment of FES 4.0 questionnaire & handbook in all plant levels and departments
• 5S deployment and contribution with other departments
• Benchmarking of other plants and bringing a new ideas and inspiration for operational excellence

Your profile and competencies to succeed

• Master’s Degree in Engineering(e.g. Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field]
  Good interpersonal skills and presentation/trainer’s skills with high level of autonomy
  International mindset
  Computer skills (MS Office, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, AutoCAD or equivalent)
  Fluent English
  Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia’s Code of Ethics and Code of Management

What we can do for you

• You will work within an international team full of energy;
• You will work on challenges that matter;
• You will find a strong emphasis on talent development and abundant opportunities for growth;
• You will have the autonomy to launch processes and to be accountable for them as a process owner;
• A powerful VIE community spirit within Forvians.

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