Your profile and competencies to succeed

Minimum education level 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, preferably in production or mechanical engineering

Professional Experience 

• At least 3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in the auto industry. (Essential knowledge in assembling complete seat parts). 

Skills and competencies

• Technically skilled on product and process design, such as FMEA, TAKT time, and ergonomics
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• International mindset, with the ability to work in a multicultural environment
• English required, other languages are a plus.
• Desirable knowledge of assembly lines (Poka-Yoke, PLCs, controls and parameters in automated lines).
• Quality systems (IATF 16949) (VDA). Proprietary tools or internal development.
• Personnel management.
• Core Tools (Control Plan, FMEA, PPAP, APQP, SPC). 
• Specific Customer Requirements. (PCS-S-EES-6099 Matrix of general plant courses as applicable as priorities).
• Lean Manufacturing Tools.
• Competencies (Customer Focus, Learning agility, Politica Savy, Drive Result, Collaborates with other, Cultivate Innovation).
• Comply with the company's code of ethics and values.

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

• Standardize and optimize production processes, improve productivity and efficiency through the application of FES tools, also participating in multidisciplinary teams for the introduction of new projects in accordance with the requirements of the PMS (Program Management System).
• Audit workstations to optimize them based on FES methodologies.
• Modify and create documents for the shop floor, provide training to users and maintain the current document control, keeping the digital folders update.
• Implementation of production process improvements.
• Design or modified production processes to shop floor.
• Establish and monitor process parameters.
• Participate in QRCI meetings (8D Methodology).
• Participate in the assigned multidisciplinary New Projects teams.Participate in the development of the FMEA and WI for the processes.
• Prepare required reports, dayli reports and update KPI´s.
• Design and define  AGREPT and implement tools for ergonomic risk reduction.
• Promote process improvement by generating improvement ideas.
• Develop and update area flowcharts.
• Develop and update area layouts as needed.
• Audit machine and operator cycle time studies when necessary.(Cmk studies).
• Digitally validate work instruction sheets (WIS) and 5s instructions.
• Follow up the implementation and adherence to standardized work procedures.
• Review the packaging to be used and the packaging process required according to the product or subassembly

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.