Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The intern will support the Industrial Program team in all activities related to the industrialization and production launch of new programs.

The goal is to acquire hands-on experience in manufacturing project management, production system development, and cross-functional coordination within an industrial environment

The main mission of the role is:
• Creation of new products in SAP and coordination of their setup and readiness with all involved departments.

Additional Missions (depending on project needs):
The intern may also support the Industrial Program Leader in the following activities:

Project & Team Support

• Support the IPL in coordinating work package tasks and ensure their accomplishment;
• Assist in supporting technical interface with the customer and the suppliers;
• According to the PMS, define and transfer the program information to the required plant launch team (workload, competencies and profiles) and coordinate its activities, Act as the interface between the Program Manufacturing Leader and the plant;

Product interface (manufacturability)

• Support manufacturability checks and product reviews
• Assist in updating and following engineering changes related to product or process

Production System Development

• Assist in preparing production system documents (layouts, process flow charts, material and information flow diagram in accordance with the Group standards and program objectives)
• Make or buy:
  - Help preparing the "make" input of the MOB matrix for all remaining components (including subcontracting)
  - Help evaluating at plant locations subcontracting possibilities

Production launch

• Support in the Production Part Approval Process in the plant (including Mass Production Trial and Extended Mass Production Trial)
• Support the production launch in the plant
• Support the Production Ramp-up

Targets and reporting

• Help monitor program KPIs (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Performance)
• Contribute to tracking risks, actions, and improvement opportunities.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

The ideal candidate will have/be:
Minimum education level: Degree in engineering, preferably

Skills and competencies:

• Knowledge in program finance (costing, P&L, investments)
• Knowledge in Excel, CAD
• Good level in written and oral English & Portuguese
• Time management and organized

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.