Program Manufacturing Leader (PML)

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The PML is a member of the central engineering team. Responsible for all manufacturing deliverables for a program of medium complexity—from the design validation phase through SOP + 6 months. Functionally manages the program’s manufacturing team. Ensures manufacturability. Develops and validates the program’s complete production system.

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure manufacturing feasibility by reviewing drawings in the early stages of the program with the entire core team.
• Implement all production system changes related to product modifications (in accordance with Engineering Change Management).
• Study, develop in detail, monitor, validate, approve, and implement the entire manufacturing process, including, but not limited to: process flowcharts, plant layout, definition of equipment and tools, utilities, and material and information flow analysis, in accordance with Group standards and program objectives.
• Support Quality and Operations with the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), including Series Production Testing and Extended Series Production Testing.
• Review all financial opportunities and risks with the program controller.
• Manage the tracking of timelines, budgets, and KPIs through monthly reports.
• Ensure that manufacturing milestones are successfully met on time.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

• Engineering degree
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing for projects in the automotive industry
• Project Management
• English: Ability to interact in a foreign environment
• Experience in Welding, assembly & metal processes & products
• Hability to work within global organization

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, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA.

With over 137 500 people, including more than 12,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide.

In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 26.2 billion euros prior to IFRS 5. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index.

FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen.

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