Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

New trends and expectations are reshaping the automotive industry. Inspired by the exciting new challenges associated with this revolution, Faurecia anticipates the future of mobility developing cutting-edge solutions for smart life on board and sustainable mobility. If you’re willing to contribute and create value for tomorrow’s cleaner and smarter mobility, Faurecia is the place to be.

If you’re ambitious, driven and team-spirited, this is your opportunity to build a career as a Program Manufacturing Leader in San Juan del Río, Qro. 

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Design to Manufacturing
o     The PML Participates to the Product Design activities led by the PDL (Program Development Leader), contributing in reaching a product design compliant with Faurecia Industrial Targets and allowing maximum Production Profitability. 
Footprint and Make or Buy Studies
o     With the support of his management and giver the program context, PML conducts the appropriate footprint studies and required Make or Buy comparative Studies. PML submits it to the Industrial Strategy for final decision.
Production System Definition
o    In the early phase of program, PML organizes, leads and follow-up the FES Industrial Design Workshop during Development Phase (EDW) involving full Program and Plant team, under the coordination of his PML manager. Based on a first preliminary theoretical production layout delivered by the plant, he build the preliminary program theoretical plant internal MIFD. 
Process FMEA
o    PML participates in the definition of Key Product Characteristics (KPC) and Key Control Characteristics (KCC)s He coordinates and leads the PFMEA methodology during program phase with active participation of PTEs, Process Experts (GTS), Plant. 
Industrial Timing
o     PML builds, updates & monitors the complete Program Industrial timing plan for tools, equipment, Packaging, Traceability and associated processes to reach MPT and SOP on time and right first time from specification to final acceptance. 
Industrial Performance
o     PML defines and tracks main Industrial Performance indicators: • MOD Headcount and Work Content • Scrap Process rate • Process Capacities • Capacity Status and Process Cycle Time, including TRS Monitoring (data from plant) • Rework monitoring (data coming from PDL and plant) • Material Yield • Launch Costs consolidated in the BP (estimated and followed by plant)
Program Investment
o    PML is in charge of making sure that profitable solutions for Program Financial KPI improvement are investigated through standard, automation, digitalization with payback analysis. He optimizes Program Investment through Reuse, Bundling, Massification etc.. He also builds, updates & monitors the detailed Program Investment List, submitting CAR request and approval follow-up.
PMS-PRC
o    Reporting PML reports Manufacturing Milestones in Faurecia PMS system in coordination with Supply Chain, Plants and PTEs. He provides to Costing the Industrial target data for BP update All PMLs participate to PML Department Weekly routine
 Targets and reporting 
o    During the acquisition phase, propose the industrial objectives of the program (cycle times, flexibility…)
o    Achieve all manufacturing program objectives (Quality, Costs, Delivery, Performance) such as Process and Machine Capabilities, MPM, PPM and Scrap rate, CAPEX, Amortized costs, Material Cost, Added value, Logistics costs, Gross Margin, Start-up costs.
o    Provide the technical data for the product costing all along the program life
o    Ensure that manufacturing milestones are passed successfully and on time

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have/be:

5 to 10 years of experience in production area, including one position in Electronics Manuf. Engineering

Experience:

Trained in Faurecia Excellence System and PMS, experience in Program launch with a plant

Skills and Compentencies:

Proven technical skills on product and process
Ability to manage functional plant Manufacturing Engineering network
Familiar with Program finance issues (costing, P&L, investments)
English required

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.