Product Development Engineer Level 1

Forvia; Magny-Vernois; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia is seeking a Development Engineer to define and develop products and processes that meet quality, cost and timing targets for customers and Group standards. You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, suppliers and customers to ensure feasible product designs and alignment with program management guidelines.

With a bachelor’s degree in engineering and experience in design and development within an industrial environment, you will manage the Program File in PDM and contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• Experience in Design & Development in an industrial environment, ideally automotive.
• Knowledge and experience in Project Management process.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills; international mindset; English required.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop products and processes meeting quality, cost and timing targets.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, suppliers and customers to ensure technical feasibility.
• Manage the Program File in Product Data Management (PDM) and follow FES/PMS guidelines.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

International mindset

English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leaderWe pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.Your mission, roles and responsibilitiesAre you an engineer with a passion for product development and project management? Do you want to work in a dynamic and international environment where you can apply your skills and creativity to solve technical challenges? If so, you might be the Development Engineer we are looking for.As a Development Engineer, you will be responsible for defining and developing products and processes that meet the quality, cost and timing targets of our customers and Group standards. You will work closely with other engineering teams, suppliers and customers to ensure the technical convergence and feasibility of the product design and manufacturing. You will also manage the Program File in Product Data Management (PDM) and follow the Faurecia Excellence System (FES) and Program Management System (PMS) guidelines.Your profile and competencies to succeedMinimum education level:Bachelor’s degree in engineering required, Master's degree preferredProfessional Experience:Experience in Design & Development within an industrial environment, ideally in the automotive industryKnowledge and experience in Project Management processSkills and competencies:Team player with strong communication skillsInternational mind setEnglish requiredWhat we can do for youAt 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 usFORVIA, 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.comSalary Range: EUR From 40000