Industrial Program Engineer Level 1

Faurecia; Vigo; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia is a sustainable mobility technology leader seeking an Industrial Program Engineer in Vigo, Spain. You will lead the industrialization and manufacturing efforts for new launches, coordinating cross-functional teams to meet customer milestones from phase 1 through SOP and beyond.

You will drive equipment installation, material flow optimization, and plant readiness, act as the liaison between the program and the plant, manage startup costs, monitor TRS/OEE, and lead documentation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or similar.
• Operational experience in a production environment.
• 4 years of working experience within a production environment.
• Experience improving processes and KPIs within a plant.
• Plant launch and management experience is a plus.
• Ability to train and coach within the plant.

Responsibilities

• Meet PMS milestones on time, by coordinating and securing the work packages with cross-functional support.
• Compliance with deliveries to the customer on time.
• Lead Run at Rate exercises to achieve productivity and quality targets.
• Lead industrialization works (equipment installation, material flow systems, relocation of areas, etc.).
• Be the link between the Program and the Plant.
• Track Start Up Cost (Budget) for new launches.
• Monitor TRS/OEE curves of production lines and capacity machines vs. ramp up approved by the Customer.
• Lead standard documentation development for new launches with cross-functional support.
• Direct labor hiring and training definition and tracking.
• Coordinate with PC&L team (Logistics) for material supply.
• Identify risk and report discrepancies against BP objectives.
• Develop and implement improvement ideas.
• Support / participate in PT, MPTs, EMPTs.
• Prepare Launch Reports.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Operations management

Process improvement

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your Mission, Roles And Responsibilities

The Industrial Program Engineer will be responsible for secure the successful launch of the assigned projects / programs, acting as the leader for the team and topics related to Industrialization and Manufacturing at the plant level. Since phase 1 up to SOP + 6 months.

You’ll work on challenges that matter.

This Job Will Require You To

• Meet Forvia's PMS milestones on time, by coordinate and secure the accomplishment of the work packages with the support of the cross functional team.
• Comply with deliveries to the customer on time,
• Lead Run at Rate exercises, by achieving the productivity and quality targets.
• Lead industrialization works (installation of equipment, develop and implementation of material flow systems, relocation of productive areas, etc.)
• Be the link between the Program and the Plant.
• Tracking and respect of the Start Up Cost (Budget) of the new launches.
• Keep track and secure the TRS/OEE curve of Production Lines and capacity Machines vs the Ramp up approved by the Customer.
• Leader of the standard documentation development for new launches, with the support of the cross functional team.
• Direct labor hiring and training definition and tracking.
• Coordinate with the PC&L Team (Logistics) to secure the supply -needed of row material.
• Identify risk and report all the discrepancies against the objectives of the BP.
• Develop and Implementation of improvement ideas.
• Should be supporting / participation in PT, MPTs, EMPTs
• Preparing Launch Reports

Your profile and competencies to succeed

To Succeed In This Position, You Will Ideally Have

• Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering or similiar
• Operational experience
• 4 years of working experience within a production environment
• Recognized experience and ability to improve processes and KPI's within a plant.
• 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 mindset
• Ability to master change
• Understand basic P&L and operational levers
• English Fluency

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 betteranduse longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.

Why join us

FORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA.

With over 137 500 people, including more than 12,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide.

In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 26.2 billion euros prior to IFRS 5. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index.

FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com