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Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Overall responsibilities and duties:

• Manages Innovation projects and/or Technical Innovation projects and is responsible for all "deliverables" (Quality, Cost, Timeline)
• Ensures the technical implementation of innovation projects, research topics and advanced "sustainability" studies within the Innovation / R&D Chemistry departments

The Main Missions Of The Role Are

• Propose and validate the main objectives of the project in accordance with the company's strategy
• Establish the budget, schedule and planned milestones and ensure regular monitoring at all the stages of the project
• Build the project with the various experts involved in the project and ensure the integration of all technical and economic data
• Coordinate and federate the involvement of the R&D experts/specialists and FAS metiers within the projects
• Manages relationships with selected suppliers/partners and supervises the implementation of co-development contracts with the legal and purchasing departments
• Ensure the promotion of projects with the departments concerned and with the client
• Participate in problem-solving groups
• Manage the transfer of the project to the CCM/R&D Chemistry department
• Lead innovation topics in the R&D Chemistry laboratory
• Develop new polyurethane foams while meeting technical and economic challenges
• Build the technical part of the project
• Ensure the realization of the first tests in the R&D Chemistry laboratory by implementing the chemical raw materials to produce polyurethane materials
• Analyse the root cause of product deficiencies and propose corrective actions during the works carried out on the "bench" and during the evaluation phase on a foaming machine
• Perform physical or chemical measurements to characterize PU foam materials
• Maintain and promote contacts with suppliers of bio sourced/recycled raw materials and recycling partners
• Is responsible for the equipment, means and tools used in the R&D Chemistry and Validation laboratories
• Comply with the rules relating to health, safety, and the environment
• Propose, develop, and validate test methods for new projects
• Know and use basic IT or office automation tools wisely

Fueling/Scouting, Capitalization/Standardization & Network Management

• Propose breakthrough projects in a product/process/function performance logic
• Animate research actions for new ideas, solutions to a given problem and identify adequate partners
• Provide expertise and support to innovation teams on the themes of "sustainable" padding, alternative padding, recycling & depollution
• Evaluate the evolutions (technical – economic) and pre-validate them. Role of capitalization & standardization of the results of the projects in which it is involved, capitalization of lessons learned and other subjects on request

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have/be:

Minimum education level: PhD in Chemistry or Chemistry engineer with 10 years of experience

Experience

• Successful achievements in an industrial environment
• Polyurethane Foam experience and/or expertise
• (Minimum experience of 3 years in Organic / Polymer Chemistry)
• Innovation and development experience in automotive interior is a plus
• Fluent English mandatory
• Pack office confirmed

Skills And Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Organic / Polymer Chemistry
• Automotive padding specifications & Test methods mastering
• Polyurethane materials / foaming process experience
• Bio & recycled materials and recycling technologies knowledge
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Regulatory watch in force

Soft Skills

• Good communication & leadership skills
• Capacity of organization, rigor & analytical oriented
• Project management
• Team spirit, willingness to build professional relationships with suppliers, OEMs, & internal cross functionals teams
• Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset, motivational skills & integrity

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 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.