Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The main responsibilities of the Industrial Program Manager is being accountable for all Program related activities at Plant.

The main missions of the role are:

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT

Full ownership of all Industrial Development activities of the Program:

2. • Responsible for the work packages execution for the Industrial Development of the Program at the Plant: industrial footprint, CAPEX definition, Plant equipment selection (new / reuse / share), Plant layout, internal flows, industrial trials.
   • Responsible for the launch planning and budget from definition till execution 
   • Participate in the development of Make or Buy strategy in accordance with Purchasing, Program and Plant(s)
   • Be responsible for HSE and ergonomic convergence in the Plant

PROCESS DEVELOPMENT

• • On behalf of the plant, approval of all upstream Process Development activities (M-BOM, Production Line Definition, Equipment List, Tooling & Equipment Definition & Sourcing from supplier kick off until final acceptance, HSE & Ergonomics).

PRODUCTION LAUNCH

• • Management of launch activities (Run at Rate) at the Plant and staffing of the extended support team until the full validation.
  • Support the production during the ramp-up after the handover to the Plant
  • Support Engineering Change Management as necessary

TARGETS AND REPORTING

Leadership for all Industrial Development Program objectives at the Plant; consolidate the data for all programs from Industrial Program Leader(s) he/she is managing:    

3. • Launch status, Launch Cost,
   • Launch Cost performance, Program Launch Report (PLR), Process and Machine Capabilities, line capacity, Direct Labor, PPM, Scrap-rework rate, change over time and on-time delivery
   • Optimize the CAPEX through the footprint, capacity analysis and the equipment selection
   • Ensure the Industrial Development milestones are passed successfully and on time
   • Report all Industrial Development risk analyses and associated action plans
   • Report on Plant launch activities to the Plant.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Qualification/s

The minimum qualification/s required for this position is/are:

• Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma Mechanical Engineering related field.

Knowledge & Experience

• 3 to 5 years of professional experience in Product/Process Engineering, Manufacturing, tooling design preferably in automotive industry
• Managing/leading multifunctional teams

Skills & Competencies

• Working knowledge of Quality systems and Health, Safety & Environment skills
• Networking, coaching and influencing/persuasion skills
• Mastering Equipment/Tooling specifications, GD&T, P-FMEA and Control Plan
• Lean Manufacturing (One piece flow, SMED, KANBAN, HOSHIN workshop, etc.)
• Understanding Finance Basics (Costing, Investments, plant P&L)
• Fluent English language knowledge written and spoken.
• Project management, problem Diagnosis and analytic skills to understand contexts and define/support the definition of action plans
• Managing complexity/Customer Focus/Drive results

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.