Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader
We pioneer technology for mobility experiences that matter to people.
The VIE Program enables young graduates from the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland), aged between 18 and 28, to develop internationally within our global operations.
 
PLEASE NOTE:
Your application must be submitted in English.
You cannot perform a VIE in your country of citizenship.
 
What is your role and surroundings?
Our Forvia Interiors T&E Commodity Team in Shanghai is looking for a VIE – Supplier Quality Development Engineer (m/f) to support the qualification and continuous improvement of suppliers delivering tooling & equipment.
The T&E perimeter includes injection tooling, checking fixtures, robotics, welding systems, automation, cutting/sewing equipment, foaming machines, etc. You will collaborate closely with Commodity Managers, T&E Buyers, Engineering, Program Teams and Industrialization.

 
What will be your main missions?

• 1. Supplier Qualification & Audit

  Participate in the qualification of new suppliers for tooling & equipment.
  Support audits (process audits, capacity checks, CSR audits) and follow up on action plans.
  Evaluate suppliers against Forvia’s quality, HSE and compliance standards.

  2. Industrial Quality Management

  Contribute to equipment quality validation: capability checks, tool trials, and performance assessments.
  Support risk analysis and mitigation actions for suppliers involved in new program launches.
  Monitor supplier industrial readiness and escalate risks when necessary.

  3. Non‑Conformity & Issue Resolution

  Assist in managing supplier issues: non‑conformities, delays, performance gaps.
  Ensure root‑cause analysis and problem‑solving methodologies (8D, PDCA) are properly applied.
  Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to secure corrective actions.

  4. Continuous Improvement & Cost of Non‑Quality (CONQ)

  Participate in continuous improvement plans with suppliers (quality, process capability, scrap reduction).
  Track and analyze key SQD metrics such as defect rates, CONQ, rework hours, and delivery performance.

  5. Documentation & Standard Compliance

  Ensure alignment with Forvia SQD and project procedures.
  Maintain supplier documentation: control plans, PPAP elements, qualification reports.
  Contribute to knowledge management and best‑practice sharing across global SQD networks.

  6. Cross‑functional Collaboration

  Work closely with Commodity Buyers to align on supplier capabilities and risks.
  Support engineering teams during new equipment development phases.
  Assist in program reviews, RFQ technical assessments and feasibility checks.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Industrial Engineering or similar.
• First experience in quality, industrialization or manufacturing equipment is a plus.
• Strong analytical mindset, problem‑solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Fluent in English; Mandarin is a strong asset.
• Ability to work with suppliers and internal teams across multiple regions.

Who are we looking for?

• Practitioner about Quality tools: Functional analysis, FMEA, Special Characteristics, reliability, problem solving, variability reduction, etc.
• Familiar with program management
• Good knowledge about Quality System Efficiency, would be appreciated.
• Supplier management experience will be an advantage
• Leadership and autonomy.
• Team player with strong communication skills.
• Management abilities in a matrix environment.
• International mind-set.

What we can do for you

• You will work within an international team full of energy;
• You will work on challenges that matter;
• You will find a strong emphasis on talent development and abundant opportunities for growth;
• You will have the autonomy to launch processes and to be accountable for them as a process owner;
• A powerful VIE community spirit within Forvians.

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.