Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

In his/her field of expertise, and through either plant, program or generic processes, the Assembly Process Specialist will:

• Analyze and optimize assembly lines to maximize efficiency and reduce waste

  • Perform and maintain line balancing studies

  •  Develop and implement ergonomic improvements

  •  Design or adapt customized tools and devices for operator support

  •  Define and validate process parameters for:

  Fastening

  Riveting

  Cup forming

  Functional testing

  •  Support welding processes (MAG/Laser) in analysis and impacts on Assembly process

  •  Work closely with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams

  •  Lead process improvements to increase Direct Labor Efficiency (DLE)

  •  Participate in new program launches and industrialization

  •  Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company standards

  •  Drive cost reduction and productivity initiatives

  •  Reliability on function testers

You will be working on challenges that matters.

Plant processes:

• Continuous improvement: contribute to continuous improvement of processes, tooling and equipment.
• Trouble shooting: Support production or parts suppliers to solve problems related to his/her field of expertise.
• Maintenance of series production: Engineering Change Management: Analyze, validate and implement process modifications related to his/her field of expertise. Maintain a local database of tooling and equipment to support capacity management.
• Program: Feedback existing status and plant’s recommendations for process issues. Participate to tooling and equipment follow-up and validations. Support reception and start-up of tooling and equipment.
• Standards and best practices: Ensure application of process standards. Identify best practices for his/her expertise network.

Program processes:

• Simultaneous Engineering. Ensure that checklists and guidelines for product design are applied.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

At least 3 years of experience in automotive manufacturing or similar industry

Strong background in assembly processes such as:

• Fastening systems (torque-controlled, error-proofing, etc.)
• Riveting processes
• Cup forming operations
• Functional testers (efforts, Noises detectors, Measurements etc)

Experience in line balancing and work optimization

Exposure to continuous improvement (Lean Manufacturing)

Basic knowledge of MAG and Laser welding processes (support role)

Strong analytical skills for process optimization and line balancing

Proven capability to improve direct labor efficiency and operator productivity

Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams

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.

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