Plant Quality Engineer

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Overall responsibilities and duties:

• Implement process control programs that assure production of finished goods meeting or exceeding customer‑specified requirements. Lead continuous improvements by utilizing appropriate quality tools and provide data analysis.
• Conduct multiple projects simultaneously, ranging from feasibility phase to post‑launch quality assessment and throughout production life; reduce PPM, scrap, and overall Cost of Quality KPI’s.
• Facilitate Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) with Engineering in conjunction with advanced quality‑planning activities and monitor the status throughout production life.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Statistical Process Control techniques.
• Assure compliance of the documented quality system (ISO/TS16949 or IATF
  16949) and promote consistency throughout the organization.
• Conduct investigations to determine causes of defects and make recommendations for corrective action.
• Maintain customer complaint log and facilitate and participate in the corrective action process.
• Instruct and train personnel in techniques including Seven Quality Basics and use of audit and testing devices.
• Monitor and revise quality documentation as required.
• Visit customers and suppliers when necessary.
• Act as a liaison to internal and external customers.
• Review all production methods for compliance to quality standards and for improvement of product and quality standards.
• Perform all responsibilities with ISO/TS16949 or IATF
  16949 system requirements.
• Validate gage studies with Mini Tab, lead DOE activities to replicate process/product failures; drive 5‑Y and QRCI processes, process capability improvements and GAP specific analysis of variable data.
• All other tasks assigned.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have/be:

• Minimum education level: bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Minimum of two (2) years automotive experience.
• Exposure to Customer Interactions.
• Industrial/Manufacturing Experience preferred.

Skills and competencies:

• Strong analytical and proven team‑oriented problem solving skills required.
• Strong customer satisfaction orientation.
• In‑depth knowledge of quality engineering techniques.
• In‑depth knowledge of Metrology, GD&T, PPAP/APQP, PFMEA, DOE, Capability & Gage Studies.
• Alignment to Leadership
  
  Competencies:
  
  Customer Focus, Drive Results and Instills Trust.
• Above average communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Teamwork, Agility, Accountability.
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia’s Code of Ethics and Code of Management.
• Bilingual preferred (English required).

* Visa sponsorship is not available for this position or any of our future openings.

• 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 gives many opportunities for career development.
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast‑changing environment. 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.