Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Overall responsibilities and duties:

• Ensure the product's development: Adherence of quality methods, keep the development plan up to date, ensure timely completion of each work package, define and supervise work packages of Technical Development.
• Coordination and execution of engineering functional milestone reviews
• Build and monitor Program Master Schedule. Apply Program Management System (with successful and on time achievement of work packages, mandatory deliverables and key program milestones)
• Achieve program targets through development & deployment of program roadmaps and cascade program objectives and assignments to team members & all internal métiers
• Identify risks and opportunities. Ensure risk management and alert process.
• Arbitrate top issues internally or externally within the program
• Prepare the monthly Development Program Reviews
• Manage necessary changes as well as coordinate with customers, suppliers and internal metiers
• Ensure customer (internal / external) satisfaction (timing, quality and product performance)
• Meet financial program targets (Budget vs actual)
• Support the building of the Business Plan and to meet program cost recovery targets
• Mandatory Design Kick-off at the beginnning of the program (align with Scope, org chart, timing, Milestones etc)
• Program delivery planning and execution. Concept design,  Master sections
• Functional drawings
• Maintain team level SLI and discuss with SPDE for open points
• Ensure overall product “Design for Performance” (including implementation into CAD of inputs with regard to results of simulation, tests and validation to meet performance criteria) with development engineering team, if needed.
• Identify training needs for the team members based on their skill matrix

The main missions of the role are:

• The System Architect is responsible for the technical concept, technical feasibility and customer specification fulfilment of a new product
• They are in charge of the complete engineering (product) of the program plus budget planning and achievement.
• They are in charge of the Program mode from Innovation Fueling till launch of the product for Innovations.
• Manages international/global programs or local, rated medium complexity

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have/be:

Minimum education level: Engineering degree.

Experience :

• Engineering degree, or significant professional experience
• Total minimum 10 years experience of which at least  6 years of relevant experience in new product design (innovation) in automotive Seating.
• Experience of upward management reporting preferred
• English required, and customer’s language strongly encouraged
• Able to work in a multicultural environment.
• Significant experience on design of complete Seat products and innovations
• Should know innovation and product launch life cycle.
• Having experience of innovation development.
• Team handling experience.

Skills and competencies :

• Knowledge and experience of Innovation development cycle management
• Knowledge about Intellectual property management (good to have)
• Knowledge and interest in new technologies
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements. ( ECE,FMVSS, ADR, AIS etc..)
• knowledge of Safety,Comfort,Packaging and Environment layouts.
• Thorough experience in Design and developement in required domain , i.e. Seatings.
• Knowledge of assigned program timing and deliverables at each milestone

Knowledge of program standards, tools and methods. like Tolerance stack, DFMEA, CAE, DVP, Test planning

• Problem solving techniques. Exposure to A3, 8D and QRCI.
• Strategic and analytical capabilities.
• Shall able to conduct Design reviews with other departments and maintain SLI.
• Able to support and train others in Leadership skills, Behaviors alignment, Communication skills, Presentation skills.

IATF16949, ISO9001 Standard knowledge & support for its compliance

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.