Dry Side Process Engineer H/F - FORVIA

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

The Dry Side Process Engineer is a member of the ME (Manufacturing Engineering) team and is responsible for all mechanical equipment related to the PUR process.

Main Responsibilities:

- Manage and coordinate all process aspects related to mechanics, automation, and robotics
- Lead industrial projects for the retrofitting of production lines or the implementation of new foaming and assembly lines
- Propose Proofs of Concept (PoC) to support process improvement and innovation initiatives
- Define production line concepts in collaboration with the ME specialist team
- Write technical specifications for new equipment and machines
- Prepare and manage the investment budget for assigned projects
- Support Program Manufacturing Leaders (PML) in plants during new project implementations

Supplier & Project Management:

- Lead key suppliers within his/her domain or project scope
- Launch purchase orders and track delivery of machines and materials
- Participate, with PMLs, in supplier validation and final acceptance of new equipment
- Manage machine acceptance in terms of performance and safety compliance
- Support the setup and commissioning phase of new equipment

Process Standardization:

- Define and maintain process standards for the discipline
- Define standard, generic machines for global deployment

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Minimum Education Level

- Master of Engineering in Equipment Design, Project Management/ Automation and Robotics

Experience

- Experience in automotive or PUR (polyurethane) projects is a plus
- 2 to 5 years of experience in the production sector, including:

- Knowledge of PUR pouring machines
- Knowledge of automation and robotics
- Knowledge of tooling
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles

Skills & Competencies

- Strong teamwork skills
- Proficiency in English and French (required)
- Knowledge of 3D CAD software such as CATIA or equivalent
- Knowledge of automation using Siemens TIA Portal
- Knowledge of robotics and emerging technologies such as AI

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.