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, FORVIA 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, FORVIA is the place to be.

FORVIA is looking for a Year-Round Technical Sales & Acquisition Intern for its headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The role of an Intern is to aid the Sales Director. A sales intern will be expected to support all daily functions of group including cash recovery, processing of claims, purchase order tracking. Sales intern will support the sales managers and assist as required.

Key Responsibilities

Customer & Market Understanding

• Help gather information about customer organizations and identify key contacts involved in upcoming programs.
• Assist in collecting customer requirements and expectations (both technical and commercial) and summarizing them for our internal teams.

Internal & External Coordination

• Help interface with various internal teams (Engineering, R&D, Program Management, Product Planning, Finance) to obtain inputs needed for acquisition activities.
• Participate in customer‑related meetings (as appropriate), support in preparing technical presentations, and help document minutes and action items.

Competitive & Technical Input

• Assist in researching competitor products, pricing benchmarks, and technology trends relevant to ongoing acquisitions.
• Support the team in reviewing preliminary customer specifications and distributing information internally.

Offer Preparation Support

• Contribute to preparing parts of offer packages, including technical descriptions, value propositions, and service outlines.
• Help organize documentation, track changes, and ensure all materials are aligned with internal standards.
• Work with the team to prepare price breakdown templates and scope documentation (under guidance)..

Business Case & Costing Support

• Help the cross‑functional team gather cost inputs and consolidate key figures for business plans.
• Assist in coordinating with Finance or Engineering to gather data needed for decision‑making.

Process & Documentation

• Assist in ensuring technical and commercial documents are complete, organized, and updated.
• Help track customer feedback on submitted offers and support communication across the internal teams.

Continuous Improvement & Knowledge Sharing

• Support the identification of opportunities for process improvement, efficiency gains, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Contribute to lessons‑learned activities or internal knowledge‑sharing tools.

Compliance & Ethics

• Demonstrate commitment to Faurecia Group policies, including:
• Code of Ethics
• Code of Management
• Environmental and Quality Policies

What This Internship Offers

• Direct exposure to how a global automotive supplier wins new business with major OEMs.
• A unique blend of technical, commercial, and strategic experience.
• Opportunities to work with Engineering, Sales, R&D, Finance, and other key functions.
• Real responsibilities that develop your communication, analytical, and coordination skills.
• Mentorship from experienced Sales and Acquisition Managers.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Knowledge / Skills:

• Good technical knowledge
• Good personal organization and drive
• Team player
• Accountable
• Good communication skills
• English language required

Education / Experience:

• Seeking a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Data Science, Purchasing, or Supply Chain

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.