Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The Product Specialist is the primary product development contact supporting the PDL (vehicle level responsible) and interfaces and leads the CAD, FEA, CFD, NVH, Stamping, Canning  and Manufacturing Specialist to ensure product is developed and validated at a sub-system and component level, and supports the PDL with physical vehicle level validation.
Responsible for sub-system and component level development and validation to ensure vehicle level overall architecture meets; durability, noise levels, gas flow optimization, management of thermal-mechanical stress and heat management as applicable.

The main missions of the role are to:
▪    Lead the internal product develop of sub-systems that ensure robustness of the exhaust system for vehicle durability, NVH, heat management, emissions control, safety, manufacturing feasibility, etc.
▪    Align customer specifications and DVP to FCM internal validation requirements.
▪    Manage engineering interface with CAD, FEA, CFD, NVH, Stamping, Canning and Manufacturing specialist resources.
▪    Specialist to ensure product is developed and validated at a sub-system and component level, and supports the PDL with physical vehicle level validation.
▪    Ensure the latest knowledge and innovations are considered and incorporated into the design. 
▪    Participate in design reviews as the technical product leader to ensure products use generics in order to manage cost and manufacturability.
▪    Support programs in the acquisition phase. 
▪    Work with the manufacturing specialists to develop designs that are optimized for product manufacturability. (DFM)
▪    Responsible for creating and maintaining a generic DFMEAs ensuring that the latest lessons learned are incorporated and properly addressed.
▪    Lead component and sub-system, design, process and test related issues and contribute to the root cause analysis.
▪    Represent NAO in all related global network activities sharing and applying lessons learned in the usage, creation, and release of standards. 
▪    Provide training in specific product domains to the engineering community. 
▪    Work with purchasing when requested to support supplier technical meetings and decisions based on supplier capabilities and expertise. 
▪    Evaluate DCS deviations, and approve or reject as appropriate. 
▪    Responsible for creating, updating and releasing engineering Generics (specifications) for related systems, subassemblies or components. 

Your profile and competencies to succeed

The ideal candidate will have/be:
▪    Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline, or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Automotive background is preferred.
▪    Proven ability to use CAE tools is a positive.  (CFD, FEA, Flow Simulation)
▪    Strong communication (verbal and written) and problem solving skills. 
▪    General automotive knowledge and Tier I or OEM engineering experience preferred.
▪    Strong teamwork sense.
▪    DVP & R (working knowledge)
▪    Problem solving methodology

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 is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.

With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.

As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.