Global Innovation System Architect - Sustainable Automotive Seating

Faurecia; Brières-les-Scellés; Sur place; EUR 57 000 - 79 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

FORVIA seeks an experienced Innovation System Architect to drive global projects in the automotive seating domain. You will define, develop, and manage the technical scope, lead a cross-functional team, monitor KPIs, and contribute to business cases with cost, purchasing and marketing inputs.

You will lead innovation sessions, engage with OEMs, and secure patents as needed, while driving sustainability initiatives and staying ahead of market trends in mobility technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering/technology.
• Over 10 years of complete seat product design and technical project management experience, preferably in automotive.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Solid understanding of market trends and technological advancements.

Responsabilités

• Define, develop, and manage the technical part of innovation projects (Project Oversight).
• Lead a project team and ensure Quality, Cost, and Delivery targets.
• Track project KPIs, planning, budgeting, and manage data stored in GRIP (Performance Monitoring).
• Contribute to the business case with costing, purchasing and marketing support (Business case).
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders and report status to management (Stakeholder Communication).
• Support communication to OEMs and implementation in development programs (Promotion & implementation).
• Lead brainstorming, workshops, and innovation activities; pursue patents when applicable (Innovation).
• Analyze market research and competitor benchmarks to identify innovation opportunities (Market Analysis).
• Lead technical risk analysis (ERA/D-PFMEA) and drive sustainability initiatives (Risk analysis; Sustainability Initiatives).

Connaissances

Project team management

Communication

Seat design knowledge

Market trend analysis

English communication

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in engineering/technology

Description du poste

FORVIA seeks an experienced Innovation System Architect to drive global projects in the automotive seating domain. You will define, develop, and manage the technical scope, lead a cross-functional team, monitor KPIs, and contribute to business cases with cost, purchasing and marketing inputs.

You will lead innovation sessions, engage with OEMs, and secure patents as needed, while driving sustainability initiatives and staying ahead of market trends in mobility technology.