Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

As the manufacturing member of the Innovation Project Core Team, he/she is responsible for all the manufacturing aspects of the project.
His/Her mission lasts from the M0 to the M3 gate of the innovation project according to the IPMS handbook (Innovation Program Management System Handbook)

Team Management
•    Coordinate (manufacturing, project leader) work package tasks and ensure their accomplishment according to the IPMS deliverables.
•    In agreement with the Innovation Project Manager, manufacturing interface with the customer (if a pilot customer exists) and the suppliers.
•    Product Innovation: Coordinate activities and tasks fulfillment of the manufacturing contributors to the project:
    PC&L
    Support functions if necessary (PSE, Quality in Production, HSE, …)
    Plant Program Launch Team (if a plant has been identified)
•    Process Innovation: Coordinate activities and tasks fulfillment of project contributors.

Product Interface (Manufacturability)
•    Ensure design to manufacturing through concurrent engineering activities with product engineers.
•    Participate in the definition of the KPC/KCC and lead the Process FMEA
•    Ensure manufacturing feasibility: Create and complete the DOE ( Design of Experience ) and the MVP (Manufacturing Validation Plan) with the support of the process specialists and experts.
•    Manage the prototype build, 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  Innovation program: Equipment and tool interfaces, layout, process flow charts, material and information flow diagram in accordance with the Group standards and product objectives.
•    Supervise the make vs. buy analysis.
•    Ensure the achievement of process FMEA and MVP.

Project Finalization
•    Consolidate all manufacturing information: Process definition, production system definition, etc. related to the project to allow a robust transfer to the Divisions later.
•    Support the Division ME for the first application of the innovation project.

Targets and Reporting
•    During the initial phase of the project, calculate the project manufacturing stakes: piece price, investment, process validation cost, savings, etc. and update them regularly.
•    Achieve all manufacturing project objectives based on the IPMS deliverables.
•    Report on a monthly basis the progress of his/her activities.
•    Report all manufacturing risk analyses 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

Minimum education level 

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, preferably in production or mechanical engineering

Professional Experience 

At least 3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in the auto industry

Skills and competencies

Technically skilled on product and process design, such as FMEA, TAKT time, and ergonomicsStrong communication skills, both verbal and writtenInternational mindset, with the ability to work in a multicultural environmentEnglish required, other languages are a plus

Team Management
•    Coordinate (manufacturing, project leader) work package tasks and ensure their accomplishment according to the IPMS deliverables.
•    In agreement with the Innovation Project Manager, manufacturing interface with the customer (if a pilot customer exists) and the suppliers.
•    Product Innovation: Coordinate activities and tasks fulfillment of the manufacturing contributors to the project:
    PC&L
    Support functions if necessary (PSE, Quality in Production, HSE, …)
    Plant Program Launch Team (if a plant has been identified)
•    Process Innovation: Coordinate activities and tasks fulfillment of project contributors.

Product Interface (Manufacturability)
•    Ensure design to manufacturing through concurrent engineering activities with product engineers.
•    Participate in the definition of the KPC/KCC and lead the Process FMEA
•    Ensure manufacturing feasibility: Create and complete the DOE ( Design of Experience ) and the MVP (Manufacturing Validation Plan) with the support of the process specialists and experts.
•    Manage the prototype build, 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  Innovation program: Equipment and tool interfaces, layout, process flow charts, material and information flow diagram in accordance with the Group standards and product objectives.
•    Supervise the make vs. buy analysis.
•    Ensure the achievement of process FMEA and MVP.

Project Finalization
•    Consolidate all manufacturing information: Process definition, production system definition, etc. related to the project to allow a robust transfer to the Divisions later.
•    Support the Division ME for the first application of the innovation project.

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.