Innovation Project Engineer - Product

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

The Innovation Project Engineer – Product leads end-to-end technical development of innovation projects, translating product strategy and market insights into feasible, high-quality industrial solutions. Partnering closely with Product Line Manger and Innovation Project Engineer - Process, the role drives development from concept through pre-development and acquisition readiness while managing risk, enabling technology transfer, and ensuring alignment with business, cost, timing, and quality targets for successful downstream customer programs.

• Plan and execute technical development for innovation projects, translating Product Line strategy into structured, executable engineering work plans.
• Lead hands‑on engineering execution from concept through pre‑development and acquisition readiness.
• Maintain ownership of engineering scope, deliverables, and technical progression across innovation projects.
• Own the technical definition and maturation of innovation solutions using science‑based methods, including analysis, simulation, experimentation, and data‑driven design decisions.
• Lead design development, iteration, and convergence to meet functional, durability, and performance requirements.
• Use test results, measured data, and engineering fundamentals to guide technical trade‑offs and decision‑making.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risk through application of DFMEA.
• Define and execute prototype builds, testing, and validation activities to confirm assumptions and reduce uncertainty.
• Ensure innovation solutions reach an appropriate level of technical maturity and robustness prior to targeting acquisitions or program application.

• Design innovation solutions with strong, efficient manufacturing methods in mind, incorporating process capability, scalability, material selection, and cost drivers early in development.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and process experts to ensure designs are industrially feasible and suitable for high‑volume, repeatable production.
• Ensure innovation outcomes balance technical performance with manufacturability, cost, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with the Product Line Manager to align technical execution with product strategy and innovation priorities, while retaining ownership of technical planning and execution.
• Act as the technical execution lead within cross‑functional innovation teams, supporting reviews, alignment, and decision‑making.
• Deliver technically mature, well‑documented solutions to enable effective transfer into acquisition and downstream customer programs.

The ideal candidate will have/be:

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering
• Minimum 5 years in a commercial or light vehicle product development or project management role
• Minimum 3 years in a customer facing role as program manager or commercial/sales experience
• Lead cross-functional teams in a highly collaborative environment
• Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes
• Knowledge of product development processes
• Working Knowledge of marketing, costing, and sales
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Project Management Skills
• Results oriented & customer focused
• Strong business acumen

• 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…