Job Description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The Lean Manufacturing Engineer VIE contributes to plant performance & profitability with Direct Labour (MOD) focus and the Faurecia Excellence System (FES) operating principles application.

As part of a strong FES&P team, you will:

• Follow up of the FES deployment plan, to support the Plant Improvement Plant (PIP) execution.
• Provide, according to the needs, FES knowledge and skills to the plant team through training, coaching and education.
• Participle to FES Principles on Programs from design stage (lean process design, MFD, validation of Equipment design, cardboard workshop activities, Standardized Work, OHP, process layout, packaging, etc..).
• 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
• 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.
• Deployment of Digitalization tools and training/coaching of other employee in the plant
• Deployment of FES 4.0 questionnaire & handbook in all plant levels and departments
• 5S deployment and contribution with other departments
• Benchmarking of other plants and bringing a new ideas and inspiration for operational excellence

Your profile and competencies to succeed

• Master’s Degree in Engineering(e.g. Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field]
• Good interpersonal skills and presentation/trainer’s skills with high level of autonomy
• International mindset
• Computer skills (MS Office, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, AutoCAD or equivalent)
• Fluent English
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia’s Code of Ethics and Code of Management

What we can do for you

• You will work within an international team full of energy;
• You will work on challenges that matter;
• You will find a strong emphasis on talent development and abundant opportunities for growth;
• You will have the autonomy to launch processes and to be accountable for them as a process owner;
• A powerful VIE community spirit within Forvians.

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. www.forvia.com

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