Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager leads Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, and Program Launch activities to ensure safe, reliable, efficient, and cost-effective operations. The role ensures production meets customer requirements, drives continuous improvement, maintains equipment and process performance, and delivers successful new program launches and SOP. The position leads Engineering and Maintenance teams and collaborates closely with Operations, Quality, Program Management, Finance, Supply Chain, and other plant and divisional functions.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Engineering & Series Production

• Lead Manufacturing Engineering activities to deliver robust, efficient, and cost-effective processes.
• Ensure production meets Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Performance requirements.
• Lead engineering changes, capacity planning, problem solving, and continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Support plant and Division industrial strategy and manufacturing technology development.

Maintenance & Equipment Reliability

• Lead Maintenance to maximize equipment availability, reliability, and performance.
• Implement preventive/predictive maintenance and equipment reliability strategies.
• Monitor downtime and maintenance KPIs and drive improvement actions.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with Production and manage external contractors and technical suppliers.
• Support equipment upgrades, modifications, and reliability improvements.

Program Launch & Plant Readiness

• Lead Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance activities for new program launches and SOP readiness.
• Define manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, automation, and capacity requirements.
• Provide manufacturing input to RFQs, including feasibility, capacity, investment, and cost.
• Participate in program/industrial gate reviews and validate manufacturing readiness.
• Ensure successful process and equipment start-up, including initial samples, Run@Rate, work instructions, and SOP.
• Coordinate launch activities across Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, Quality, and Program teams; identify and resolve launch risks, including PLTL activities.

Budget, CAPEX & Suppliers

• Develop and manage Engineering and Maintenance budgets and capital requirements.
• Ensure investments and facilities meet technical and manufacturing standards.
• Manage external engineering firms, contractors, equipment suppliers, and technical resources.
• Monitor expenditures and ensure projects are delivered to scope, cost, and timing.

People Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, develop, and assess Engineering and Maintenance team members.
• Establish objectives, development plans, and succession plans to build technical capability.
• Coordinate technical training and support knowledge sharing through internal and external expertise networks.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Performance, HSE & Reporting

• Monitor and report Engineering, Maintenance, and Launch KPIs and drive corrective actions.
• Communicate program readiness, risks, and performance to plant and program leadership.
• Ensure engineering and maintenance activities comply with applicable HSE, safety, and environmental requirements, including ISO 14001 commitments.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Qualifications & Experience
•    Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline; master’s degree preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
•    5+ years of manufacturing experience, including experience in Manufacturing Engineering.
•    3+ years of leadership/management experience in a manufacturing environment.
•    Demonstrated experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, and/or Program Launch.
•    Proven experience supporting new program launches and SOP activities.
•    Experience with CAPEX, budgeting, costing, and investment management.
•    Experience working with cross-functional and international teams.
•    Automotive or high-volume manufacturing experience preferred.
•    Experience with a Controls, Robotics, Welding Processes, and Fixtures.

Knowledge & Competencies
•    Strong leadership, coaching, and people-development skills.
•    Strong Manufacturing Engineering, production process, and equipment knowledge.
•    Knowledge of maintenance and equipment reliability practices.
•    Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
•    Strong financial and business acumen, including budgeting and CAPEX.
•    Strong communication, collaboration, and networking capabilities.
•    Cultivates Innovation; Manage Complexity; Drives Results
•    Strategic mindset with strong hands-on operational execution.
•    International mindset and ability to work effectively in a global organization.
•    Strong commitment to Safety, Quality, Customer Satisfaction, and Operational Excellence.

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