Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

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The Eco Design & IMDS Lead will be responsible for leading a team in managing and maintaining Material Compliance Programs for the automotive industry. The role involves reviewing IMDS (International Material Data System) reports, ensuring compliance with national and international standards, laws, and customer-specific requirements. The lead will collaborate with cross-functional teams and act as the primary contact for both internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful execution of eco-design and material compliance initiatives.

Key ResponsibilitiesMaterial Management Expertise: Utilize 8-9 years of significant experience in material management, specifically within the automotive industry, to review and manage IMDS reports, ensuring they meet customer and regulatory standards.IMDS and Compliance Reporting: Review IMDS reports in line with customer requirements and regulations (REACH, ELV, BPR) and manage product stewardship requests.Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with departments such as procurement, engineering, and compliance to gather relevant product data and ensure compliance with OEM requirements.Supplier Guidance: Provide guidance to suppliers on IMDS submissions according to specific OEM standards and ensure proper documentation for compliance.Regulatory Knowledge: Stay up-to-date with GADSL substance lists and ensure the business adheres to material compliance regulations.Project Management: Deliver assignments and projects on time, within budget, and ensuring adherence to quality standards.Product Technical Expertise: Read and understand technical drawings and manage product-related queries with precision.Data Management: Assist in the gathering and management of data for the company’s Material Compliance Programs.Compliance Documentation: Create, maintain, and update Import and Export Compliance manuals and ensure adherence to outlined procedures.Stakeholder Management: Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including customers, to ensure clear communication and compliance tracking.QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical/Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.Experience: Minimum 7-9 years of experience in material management and IMDS, with a focus on the automotive industry.Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of materials such as plastics, metals, electronics, and textiles, along with a good understanding of GADSL substance lists.Soft Skills: Strong communication and leadership skills, able to manage multiple tasks and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.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.