Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Main responsabilities:
As a member of the Program Core Team, he/she is responsible for all the manufacturing aspects of the Program.
His/Her mission last from the Acquisition phase till SOP + 6 months.
In the following fields, he/she has to:Team Management
• Coordinate work package tasks and ensure their accomplishment
• Coordinate the plant launch teams of the plants involved in the program.
• Coordinate activities and tasks fulfilment of the Program Manufacturing team:
- Plant Launch Team leaders (if only 1 plant he cumulates this role)
- Pilot Plant (for ISPG)
- PC & L (Supply Chain) Engineer
- Program Logistics
- Including support functions if necessary (PSE, QSE, HSE…).
• Act as the interface between the Program Core team and the plant(s).
• In agreement with the program manager, technical interface with the customer and the suppliers

Product interface (manufacturability)
• Ensure design to manufacturing through concurrent engineering activities with product engineers
• Ensure manufacturing feasibility
• Manage the Prototype Build and Delivery and Analysis.
• Implement all changes related to production system and/or related to the product (as of Engineering Change Management).

Production System Development
• Study , develop in detail, validate, release and set-up the complete Production System of the program: equipment and tool interfaces, layout, process flow charts, material and information flow diagram in accordance with the Group standards and program objectives.
• Ensure the achievement of Process, Equipment and Facility FMEA.

Production launch
• Manage the Production Part Approval Process (including Mass Production Trial and Extended Mass Production Trial).
• Manage the production launch.
• Support the Production Ramp-up.

Targets and reporting
• During the acquisition phase, propose the industrial objectives of the program (cycle times, flexibility…)
• Achieve all manufacturing program objectives (Quality ,Costs, Delivery, Performance) such as Process and Machine Capabilities, MPM, PPM and Scrap rate, CAPEX, Amortized costs, Added value, Logistics costs, Gross Margin.
• Report on a monthly base the progress of his activity (3PR level 2).
• Report all manufacturing risks analysis and their associated action plans and opportunities.
• Apply program Management System and Engineering Change Management and Faurecia tools and
standards.
• Ensure that manufacturing milestones are passed successfully and on time.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Qualifications:
• Bachelor´s degree in Engineering; 5 to 10 years of experience in production area, including one position in Manufacturing Engineering. 
• Trained in Faurecia Excellence System and Program Management System, experience in Program Launch with a plant. 
• Proven technical skills on product and process. 
• Ability to manager functional plant Manufacturing Engineering network. 
• Familiar with Program finance issues (costing, P&L, investments)
• English required. 

Technical competencies
o 7 Safety Fundamentals 
o ISO 45000
o APQP Process (overall knowledge) 
o Process Simulation (Robotic simulation, 3DCS, Digital Factory & VR Cardboard)
o MVP
o Prototype parts/ Prototype process / Gap Analysis
o Customer Technical Specifications
o Project Management - Critical Path, Industrial Timing (ETGs tracking + supply & resources)
o TDC : DFMEA & PFMEA / KPC´s / KCC´s
o Change Management (Tiger, 3DCS, 3DTSA,EEA2,Design Review,timing)
o GD&T / Stackup Analysis
o Industrialization Management : Capex & budget management
o Problem Solving : QRCI´s , 8D´s , KT
o Investment List,iCAR,CARgo preparation & approval
o PFA / Datum Tree / Datum structure - Tooling Alignment
o TRS Analysis (McLoad)
o APQP: Machine / Tooling Specification & Validation, incl HSE requirements (13 Mandatory Rules)
o Run @ Rate procedure, incl capability studies and gage R&R

Leadership competencies
o Cultivates Innovation
o Manages Ambiguity 
o Manages Complexity
o Customer Focus
o Drives Results
o Learning Agility
o Political Savvy
o Demonstrates Self- Awareness
o Collaborates with others
o Instills Trust
o Optimizes work processes

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, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA.

With over 137 500 people, including more than 12,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide.

In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 26.2 billion euros prior to IFRS 5. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index.

FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com