Manufacturing Program Lead — Plant Launch & Ops

FORVIA; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 840,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia in Querétaro leads the Program Core Team delivering end-to-end manufacturing readiness for advanced mobility projects. You will oversee team tasks, manage plant launch activities, and ensure alignment with customer and supplier interface standards.

You will drive production system development, PFMEA, process validation, and ramp-up support while monitoring metrics and costs to meet program objectives. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• 5–10 years of experience in production, incl. manufacturing engineering.
• Experience with program launches and plant interfaces.
• Strong technical skills in product and process.
• English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee team management and coordinate work packages across the Program Core Team.
• Interface with customers and suppliers and align with program objectives.
• Develop and validate the production system, including equipment interfaces and layouts.
• Manage Production Part Approval Process and ramp-up support.
• Monitor program metrics (quality, cost, delivery, performance) and report monthly.

Skills

Program management

Manufacturing engineering

Customer interface

Leadership

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

APQP

Job description

Forvia in Querétaro leads the Program Core Team delivering end-to-end manufacturing readiness for advanced mobility projects. You will oversee team tasks, manage plant launch activities, and ensure alignment with customer and supplier interface standards.

You will drive production system development, PFMEA, process validation, and ramp-up support while monitoring metrics and costs to meet program objectives. Fluency in English is required.