Program Manufacturing Leader (PML)

Overview

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader, develops technology for mobility experiences that matter to people.

Responsibilities

• Member of the core team. Responsible for all Manufacturing deliverables of new programs from the acquisition phase till SOP plus 6 months. Manages functionally Program Manufacturing team. Ensures manufacturing feasibility. Develops and validates complete production system of the program. Supervises the production launch through IPM.
• Act as the interface between the Program Core team and the plant(s).
• Ensure design to manufacturing through concurrent engineering activities with product engineers.
• Implement all changes of the production system related to the product modifications (Engineering Change Management).
• Ensure manufacturing feasibility.
• Study, develop in detail, follow-up, validate, release and set-up the complete Production System of production, including but not limited to: the program process flow charts, plant layout, equipment and tools, utilities, material and information flow analysis, in accordance with the Group standards and program objectives.
• Participate in the Production Part Approval Process runs (including Mass Production Trial and Extended Mass Production Trial).
• Support the production launch and Ramp-up.
• Report all manufacturing risks 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.
• Manage Capex and Tool Budget.

Qualifications

• Minimum education level: Bachelor’s degree in engineering; minimum 4 years previous experience as Manufacturing Engineer or applicable work experience.
• Additional Language: Advanced English.
• Experience: Professional Experience: Minimum of 3 years of automotive experience.
• Skills & Competencies:
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, decision making and communication skills.
• Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
• Builds and delivers solutions that meet customer expectations.
• Capable of working with a wide variety of people from the shop floor to senior managers, vendors, suppliers and customers.
• Deals comfortably with the uncertainty of change.
• Evaluates pros and cons, risks and benefits of different solution options.
• Forms teams with appropriate and diverse mix of styles, perspectives, and experience.
• Practical knowledge of AQP functions, continuous improvement, and other analytical and action planning tools.
• Knowledgeable computer skills.

What we can do for you

• Engaging and dynamic environment contributing to the development of sustainable mobility technologies.
• Opportunity for career development as a large global automotive supplier (>157,000 employees in 40+ countries).
• Energetic, agile culture with strong values; team players with collaborative mindset and a focus on high standards.
• Learning environment with training via FORVIA University across multiple campuses.
• Multicultural environment that values diversity and inclusion with concrete gender diversity targets.
• Commitment to CO2 Net Zero, with SBTi Net-Zero Standard certification and actions aligned to the 2015 Paris Agreement.

Why join us

FORVIA is an automotive technology group focused on smarter, more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry. We are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries, with technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced worldwide. In June 2022, we became the first global automotive group certified with the SBTi Net-Zero Standard and are committed to reaching CO2 Net Zero by 2045.

Salary Range: MXN 57,000