Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Job title:  Y.E.S Manufacturing Engineering (ME) Graduate

Location: Pretoria (Rosslyn)

Reporting to: ME Manager  

Contract: 12 Months Contract

Closing Date: 30 April 2026

Main purpose of the role

The ME Graduate is responsible for ensuring an optimum process to support the production line, by Supporting the FMEA’s, process flow diagrams, standard manufacturing operations to produce parts that meet the customer specification at all times using Faurecia standards and tools. The key responsibility of ME Grad is to Maintain & Create & Audit accurate BOM & Master data and ensure smooth and efficient process execution.

The main missions will be to gain development and learning on the following:

As a ME Graduate, your main responsibilities are as follows:

• Participate review process FMEA’s.
• Participate review process flow diagrams.
• Participate in SREA’s submissions.
• Maintain manufacturing process documents for newly implemented machines.
• Support processes by supporting continuous improvement and production through participation to the process specialist network.
• Maintain BOM & Master data in line with cycle time in line with takt time and standard operations to establish manufacturing routines by releasing manufacturing process documents and process flowcharts.
• Support in industrialisation trials and Run-at-Rate
• Participate in plant lay-out update.
• Ensure continuous improvement by capitalizing on lessons learnt and provide best practices using tools like; process productivity analysis, improvements action plans, production equipment performance, trouble shooting and problem-solving process.
• Ensure FES & HSE standards & processes are always met/ followed.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Qualifications and position requirements:

Qualifications and experience requirements:

• National Diploma equivalent qualification in Electrical / Mechanical / Industrial Engineering.
• Experience in an automotive industry will be advantages.

The ideal graduate should have:

• Knowledge of productivity and Lean Management methodologies
• Experience on computer systems
• Excellent people and teamwork skills
• Ability to work effectively within a matrix organisation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic understanding of supplier audit processes and quality management systems
• Must be between 18 and 35 years of age
• Must not have previously participated in the Y.E.S Youth Program
• Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English

Leadership competences: As an employee – promote Being Faurecia, Respect of Faurecia code of ethics (Entrepreneurial mindset, autonomy and accountability, fairness and respect) Knowledge of Employee Empowerment (EE) basics  

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.