Digital FES&P Engineer

faurecia S.A.; Silao (Ciudad); Presencial; MXN 300.000 - 540.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Forvia University training

Career development opportunities

Multicultural workplace

CO2 Net Zero commitment

Descripción de la vacante

Forvia is seeking a Digitalization Engineer to drive plant digital transformation projects that improve operational performance in line with global strategy. You will contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, team collaboration, and environmental stewardship under ISO and IATF standards.

You will lead digital initiatives across DMC, NEO, PREACTOR, MLEAN, ANDON, and Palantir, monitor KPI progress, and coordinate training with area managers to enable successful tool implementation.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Control Engineering, or related field.
• 1–3 years of industry experience.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Knowledge of control equipment and systems (programming, PLCs).
• Experience using Lean Manufacturing tools.
• Basic knowledge of Pull Systems and Value Stream Mapping (VSM).
• Basic knowledge of equipment and PLC programming.

Responsabilidades

• Drive the digital roadmap with priorities, timelines, CAPEX, costs, and savings commitments.
• Ensure resources are allocated for digitalization and automation projects.
• Lead and support champions in standards implementation and improvement.
• Define training needs and coordinate with area managers.
• Monitor progress and performance against roadmap, P&L impact.
• Share best practices and manage resources to acquire equipment (CAD).
• Ensure compliance with IATF16949, ISO14001, and C-TPAT focusing on Quality.
• Develop and implement the Model Plant Digitalization Project (DMC, NEO, PREACTOR, MLEAN, ANDON, Palantir).
• Monitor digitalization metrics with Group/Division to ensure targets are met.
• Configure equipment for DMC, NEO, and MLEAN implementations.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across functions to achieve project objectives.

Conocimientos

Problem solving

Process optimization

Collaboration

Customer oriented

Results driven

Resilience

Project management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Ctrl/Automotive Engineering or related field

Herramientas

PLC programming

Lean manufacturing tools

Control equipment knowledge

Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

Descripción del empleo

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The Digitalization Engineer is responsible for driving the implementation of projects related to the plant's digital transformation in order to improve operational performance in alignment with the Group, Business Group (BG), and FMC Division strategy. This is achieved through teamwork, continuous improvement, and employee development within the framework of the Forvia Excellence System (FES4.0) and the Being Faurecia culture. The role also promotes environmental stewardship in accordance with ISO14001 and customer requirements in compliance with the IATF standard.

• Drive the digital roadmap (including priorities, timelines, CAPEX, costs, and savings commitments included in the budget).
• Ensure that resources are allocated as needed for digitalization and automation projects.
• Lead and support champions in the implementation and continuous improvement of standards defined by the BG and FMC Division.
• Define training needs for the proper implementation of digital tools and coordinate training activities with the manager of each area as appropriate.
• Monitor implementation progress and operational performance (roadmap compliance, P&L impact, and plant performance indicators according to plant priorities).
• Share best practices and ensure the management of requests for the resources required to acquire equipment (CAD).
• Ensure compliance with the requirements of the implemented management systems, including IATF16949, ISO14001, and C‑TPAT, with a focus on Quality.
• Develop and implement the Model Plant Digitalization Project, including systems such as DMC, NEO, PREACTOR, MLEAN, ANDON, and Palantir.
• Monitor key indicators related to the digitalization process (digitalization rate %) in collaboration with the Group or Division to ensure target achievement.
• Configure equipment for the implementation of DMC, NEO, and MLEAN systems.
• These responsibilities are illustrative and not limiting, and do not restrict the performance of other activities that may be required.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Qualifications

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Control Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience in the industry.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Knowledge of control equipment and systems (programming, PLCs, etc.).
• Experience using Lean Manufacturing tools.
• Basic knowledge of Pull Systems and Value Stream Mapping (VSM).
• Basic knowledge of equipment and PLC programming.

Skills and Competencies

• Problem‑solving skills.
• Process optimization.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Customer‑oriented mindset.
• Results‑driven and innovation‑oriented.
• Resilience and logical thinking.
• Project management skills.

Ability to manage multidisciplinary work teams

The candidate should demonstrate the capability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across functions while maintaining focus on project objectives and quality outcomes.

What we can do for you

• Engaging and dynamic environment focused on sustainable mobility technologies.
• Career development opportunities within a leading global automotive supplier.
• Emphasis on teamwork, continuous learning, and high standards.
• Access to extensive online and in‑person training via Forvia University.
• Multicultural workplace that values diversity and inclusion.
• Commitment to CO2 Net Zero and circular economy principles.

Why join us

Forvia is a global automotive technology group that drives innovation and sustainability across electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, and lifecycle solutions. Joining our team means contributing to cutting‑edge solutions that shape the future of mobility.