Job Description
Quality Trainee
Division:  FAS DIV SEAT STRUCTURE SYSTEM DIVISION
Job Type:  Trainee
Job Location:  SAO JOAO DA MADEIRA FRAMES
Job Description: 

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

We are looking for a motivated Quality Trainee to join our team and support the Program Quality Leader (PQL) in key activities related to product and process quality during the development phase. 

 

As a Quality Trainee, you will: 

  • Assist the Program Quality Leader in daily tasks related to program quality management.
  • Help collect and organize lessons learned from previous projects.
  • Support the preparation and implementation of Control Plans.
  • Help monitor parts conformity and quality throughout development phases.
  • Participate in building documentation for customer approval (e.g., PPAP).
  • Support internal quality audits and customer audits.
  • Assist in the management of quality incidents and deviation requests.
  • Collaborate on improvement plans for internal and customer quality performance.
  • Contribute to best practices sharing across teams and locations.
  • Support communication and follow-up on engineering changes and supplier quality topics.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Profile:

Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a Master's degree in Engineering (mechanical, plastics, or related fields). 

 

Experience:

Previous internship or academic project experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry is a plus.

 

Skills and Competencies:

  • Basic understanding of quality tools (FMEA, problem solving, functional analysis, etc.) is desirable.
  • Curious, proactive, and eager to learn.
  • Good communication and teamwork skills.
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken).
  • Organized and able to work in a dynamic, international environment.

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