Program Quality Leader Level 2

faurecia S.A.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia is seeking a Program Quality Leader to steer quality across programs and represent the voice of the customer in a fast-paced setting. You will define objectives, develop quality plans, and ensure adherence to safety, regulatory, and environmental standards with supplier networks.

Ideal candidates have a mechanical engineering background with automotive experience, strong analytical skills, metrology expertise, and fluent English, enabling effective cross-functional collaboration and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of two (2) years automotive experience.
• Strong analytical and proven team-oriented problem solving-skills required.
• Strong customer satisfaction orientation.
• In-depth knowledge of quality engineering techniques.
• In-depth knowledge of Metrology.
• Above average communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in English required.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality initiatives and represent the voice of the customer in a dynamic environment.
• Identify initial Program Quality objectives and develop quality management plans.
• Ensure safety, regulatory and environmental standards are cascaded to suppliers.
• Monitor objective achievement through risk assessment including FMEA and special characteristics.
• Have authority to halt processes or deliveries for serious non-conformance.
• Approve Design Validation Plans and Production Validation Tests per milestones.
• Lead development/production processes for measurement fixtures and gauges.
• Define control plans ensuring traceability and perceived quality of parts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Quality engineering

Metrology

Communication skills

English fluent

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Are you ready to lead quality initiatives and represent the voice of the customer in a dynamic environment? Forvia is seeking a talented Program Quality Leader to join our team at our innovative facility.

As a Program Quality Leader, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of quality throughout our programs. Your responsibilities will include:

• Identifying initial Program Quality objectives, developing quality management plans, and ensuring regular follow-up.
• Achieving Quality objectives, including Safety & Regulation and Environmental standards, and cascading them to internal and external suppliers.
• Monitoring objective achievement through risk assessment based on FMEA, Special characteristics, capabilities, PPM, and more.
• Having the authority to halt any process or product delivery in case of serious non-conformance.
• Approving Design Validation Plans and Production Validation Tests, ensuring completion according to program milestones.
• Leading the development and production process for measurement, checking, and testing fixtures and gauges.
• Defining control plans and ensuring conformity, perceived quality, and traceability of parts delivered to the customer.
• Preparing and compiling Production Part Approval files and supporting the Plant Quality Engineer for initial sample submission.
• Leading relations with Customer Program Quality and applying Program Management System and Engineering Change Management standards.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Minimum education level

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years automotive experience

Skills and competencies

• Strong analytical and proven team-oriented problem solving-skills required.
• Strong customer satisfaction orientation.
• In-depth knowledge of quality engineering techniques
• In-depth knowledge of Metrology
• Above average communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Fluent in English required

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, 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