Stamping Specialist

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

The Stamping Specialist will support product & process development and improvement; validate product innovations; lead development and deployment of process standards; design and implement checklist/guidelines and best practices; support programs, plants and suppliers on product and process issues; possess thorough knowledge and mentor peers on optimization of stamping products, equipment, assembly processes; have the ability to diagnose and resolve set‑up issues.

The main missions of the role are to:

• Provide direction and technical support to PDLs and Product Specialists/Experts on stamping programs, ensuring robust product design supported by simulations.
• Integrate the latest technologies, innovations, and best practices into stamping designs.
• Lead and contribute to design reviews, ensuring use of generics to optimize cost and manufacturability.
• Support acquisition programs using the Stamping Assessment Sheet to evaluate risks, feasibility, process recommendations, supplier suitability, and complexity ratings.
• Address design and testing issues and support root‑cause analysis activities.
• Deliver training on stamping products and processes to the engineering community.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to support supplier technical meetings and capability evaluations.
• Provide technical support to Program Teams, customers, and suppliers.
• Evaluate and approve or reject DCS deviations.
• Work with cross‑functional teams (CAE, testing, materials, etc.) to strengthen correlation between analytical models and physical testing, improving analytical confidence.

• Support Purchasing, Program Team and Supplier Quality in evaluation of suppliers quoted stamping processes in relation to DFM&A print requirements through use of “Tool Biography”.
• Approve or reject supplier processes from Pre‑Award through Design and PPAP.
• Maintain and evolve the Stamping Tool Database for benchmarking, cost comparison, and supplier performance tracking.
• Ensure technical evaluations are incorporated into sourcing decisions.
• Define initial stamping process concepts using the Stamping Assessment Sheet during acquisition.
• Identify and deploy process best practices across NAO to drive continuous improvement in processes and T&E (Tooling & Equipment).
• Define T&E specifications for RFQs aligned with stamping concepts.
• Support production plants and suppliers in resolving process‑related issues.
• Assist in evaluating deviations and validating Engineering Change Management modifications.
• Provide feedback on new program needs based on plant lessons learned and current status.
• Suggest improvements or validate assumptions made by Product Specialists on stamping concepts.
• Support MVP (Manufacturing Validation Process) and FCM academy training activities.
• Develop and approve standards supporting continuous improvement and process standardization.
• Support T&E Coordinators during design reviews and tool run‑offs.
• Evaluate and approve or reject DCS deviations and key process factor deviations.
• Lead or support root‑cause analysis on process issues.

• The ideal candidate will have/be:
  • BS MET required or minimum 10 years of stamping exhaust manufacturing experience
  • Proven technical skills on process and product, in his/her field of competencies.
  • Strong communication skills, ability to structure and capitalize know‑how through networking capabilities.
  • International mindset.
  • English required. Spanish and French preferred.

• 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…