Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

To succeed in this position, you will ideally have:

• Engineering degree or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of working experience within a production environment ·
• Recognized experience and ability to improve processes and KPI's within a plant using FES principles ·
•  Previous plant launch experience and previous management experience is a plus
• Network animation, coaching and influencing/persuasion skills
•  Ability to train and coach within the plant
• Continuous improvement mindset
•  Ability to master change
• Understand basic PC&L and operational levers
•  Problem Diagnosis and analytic skills to understand contexts and define/support the definition of action plans
• Fluent English language knowledge: written and spoken

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Mission :

The mission FES&P Plant engineer is to contribute to plant performance and profitability with direct labour focus and the FES operating principles application The role can be summarized in three parts, 

1. At Plant level, provide FES expertise (HSE, Quality, EE, PC&L and Production system) based on 11 lean manufacturing principles to contribute to achieve operational business targets. 

2. Contribute to the Plant MOD cost budget’s construction & achievement, through efficient “MOD cost management” & “MOD cost improvement plan”.

3. Support FES network animation in the plant.

The main missions of the role are:

1. At Plant level, provide FES expertise (HSE, Quality, EE, PC&L and Production system) based on 11 lean manufacturing principles to contribute to achieve operational business targets · Follow up of the FES deployment plan, to support the Plant Improvement Plan (PIP) execution. · Provide, according to the needs, FES knowledge and skills to the plant team through training, coaching and education. · Participle to FES Principles in Programs from design stage (lean process design, MIFD, validation of Equipment design, cardboard workshop activities, Standardized Work ,OHP, process layout, packaging, etc..).

2. Contribute to the Plant MOD cost budget construction & achievement, through efficient “MOD cost management” & “MOD cost improvement plan”.

· MOD Cost Management at Plant level:

· Ensure routing and coefficient data management methodology is correctly applied and respected, for direct standard and actual Labour cost accuracy.

· Ensure DLE/DLP tracking process linked with the DL cost % results

· MOD cost improvement:

· Support SW construction and adherence, development of OHP (primarily GL and Supervisor role and routines), as the main foundations to achieve high levels of operational performance.

· Support the implementation of FES improvement tools for production reliability, change over Standards (flexibility), reduction of Line stoppages , Line balancing, and overall MOD efficiency

· Ensure identification of MOD “Productivity Potential.

· Contribute to the lead-time reduction though the implementation of continuous flow, layout optimization, pull-system and speed up flows works. 

3. Support FES network Animation in the plant

· Contribute to deploy FES culture at Supervisors & GAP Leader level

· Propose and promote best practices within the Plant (FES Network)

· Participate in Division level workshops to test the new” lean concept” or advanced tools. 

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.