Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

New trends and expectations are reshaping the automotive industry. Inspired by the exciting new challenges associated with this revolution, Faurecia anticipates the future of mobility developing cutting-edge solutions for smart life on board and sustainable mobility. If you’re willing to contribute and create value for tomorrow’s cleaner and smarter mobility, Faurecia is the place to be.If you’re ambitious, driven and team-spirited, this is your opportunity to build a career as a Digital FES&P Engineer in Silao,Gto.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The Digitalization Engineer is responsible for driving the implementation of projects related to the plant's digital transformation in order to improve operational performance in alignment with the Group, Business Group (BG), and FMC Division strategy. This is achieved through teamwork, continuous improvement, and employee development within the framework of the Forvia Excellence System (FES 4.0) and the Being Faurecia culture. In addition, the role promotes environmental stewardship in accordance with ISO 14001 requirements and customer requirements in compliance with the IATF standard. The main missions of the role are:

• Drive the digital roadmap (including priorities, timelines, CAPEX, costs, and savings commitments included in the budget).
• Ensure that resources are allocated as needed for digitalization and automation projects.
• Lead and support champions in the implementation and continuous improvement of standards defined by the BG and FMC Division.
• Define training needs for the proper implementation of digital tools and coordinate training activities with the manager of each area as appropriate.
• Monitor implementation progress and operational performance (roadmap compliance, P&L impact, and plant performance indicators according to plant priorities).
• Share best practices and ensure the management of requests for the resources required to acquire equipment (CAD).
• Ensure compliance with the requirements of the implemented management systems, including IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and C-TPAT, with a focus on Quality.
• Develop and implement the Model Plant Digitalization Project, including systems such as DMC, NEO, PREACTOR, MLEAN, ANDON, and Palantir.
• Monitor key indicators related to the digitalization process (digitalization rate %) in collaboration with the Group or Division to ensure target achievement.
• These responsibilities are illustrative and not limiting, and do not restrict the performance of other activities that may be required.
• Configure equipment for the implementation of DMC, NEO, and MLEAN systems.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements: Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Control Engineering, or a related field. Experience:

• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience in the industry.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Knowledge of control equipment and systems (programming, PLCs, etc.).
• Experience using Lean Manufacturing tools.
• Basic knowledge of Pull Systems and Value Stream Mapping (VSM).
• Basic knowledge of equipment and PLC programming.

Skills and Competencies

• Problem-solving skills.
• Process optimization.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Customer-oriented mindset.
• Results-driven and innovation-oriented.
• Resilience and logical thinking.
• Project management skills.

Ability to manage multidisciplinary work 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.