Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The Program Quality Leader (PQL) will ensure customer requirements and end-user expectations are met. As a member of the Program Core Team, the PQL represents the Customer Voice within the company. He/She ensures the interface with the customer and internally with the other functions on quality matters in development phases.

Your profile and competencies to succeed Support deployment of the Advanced Part Qualification Process (APQP) related to the development phase of Bought-Out Parts following Faurecia purchaising requirements Follow the APQP progress with the status report and make decisions in collaboration with the program team Train the suppliers and make sure that the defined standards are properly applied Use IT tools (e-PPAP...) to monitor Production Part Approval Manage actions plans with suppliers in case of deviation Support progress/convergence plan with low-performance suppliers involved in Program in cooperation with Supplier Quality Development Engineer Support the process qualification at supplier (control plan, trial run and rate, process audit) 

Professional Experience:

Minimum education level: Bachelor's degree in Engineering is desired. If the candidate has less than a Bachelor’s degree, the minimum proven experience in the Automotive industry should be 3-5 years3 years of proven Quality function experience in the Automotive industry

Skills and competencies:

Knowledge of automotive quality standards and methods (ISO-9001, IATF-16949, VDA 6.3, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, etc.)Knowledge of:OEM specific quality requirementsCompany’s products and technologiesFaurecia Management System and Quality BasicsSkilled in Six SigmaAdvanced skills in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)Autonomy and Leadership mindsetCapability to build and manage networkBest practice sharing and improvement mindsetProject Management MethodologyProduction System efficiency knowledgeProcess and Product knowledgeResults oriented with strong written and oral communications skillsUnderstand the group functional organizationWhat 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.