Continuous Improvement Engineer

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Job Description ##
** Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader
** We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.##
** Your mission, roles and responsibilities
** Join a forward-thinking automotive technology leader as our Division FES and Productivity Maestro. We are on a mission to drive excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth. If you're ready to be a catalyst for change and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is your chance.

As Plant FES (Faurecia Excellence System) and Productivity Engineer, your key responsibilities will be:
** FES Excellence Leader:
*** Provide FES expertise at the plant level, collaborating with departments to create an impactful FES deployment plan.
* Ensure Production System deployment, supporting standardized work, OHP development, and leading FES training sessions.
* Contribute to lead time reduction through continuous flow implementation and provide expertise on Kanban loop sizing.
* Lead the digital tools deployment, ensuring quality data capture and delivering training on tools like NEO, DMC, mLean.
* Participate in FES principles application from the design stage, implementing lean process design and submitting plant good practices.
** Productivity & Waste Reduction Champion:
*** Reduce the Gap to Benchmark for Plant Operations through identification of Productivity Potential and active participation in productivity workshops.
* Contribute to MOD, MFC, Scrap/Yield improvement initiatives, focusing on Hoshin, 7 wastes, cycle time improvement, bottleneck management, and more.
* Ensure DLE/DLP tracking process and manage action plans, closing gaps to DLE max.
* Run value management workshops for MFC and lead problem-solving activities for Scrap/Yield improvement.
** FES Network Animator:
*** Act as a change agent within the plant, cultivating a FES mindset rooted in Lean Manufacturing Concepts.
* Promote FES X.0 through effective communication, pulling teams into the journey of continuous improvement.##
** Your profile and competencies to succeed
** To succeed in this position, you will ideally have:
* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
* Experience in manufacturing operations
* Minimum 1-year of working experience within a production environment
* Recognized experience and ability to improve processes and KPI's within a plant using FES principles
* Previous plant launch experience and previous management experience is a plus
* Network animation, coaching and influencing/persuasion skills
* Ability to train and coach within the plant
* Continuous improvement mind set
* Ability to master change
* Understand basic P&L and operational levers
* Fluent English language knowledge written and spoken
* Problem Diagnosis and analytic skills to understand contexts and define/support the definition of action plans##
** 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…