Program Manufacturing Leader (PML) Level 3

Faurecia; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia Mexico seeks a seasoned Program Manufacturing Engineer to lead the manufacturing aspects of a complex program from Acquisition through SOP and six months post-launch.

You will coordinate plant launch teams, develop production systems, and ensure manufacturability through concurrent engineering with product engineers. English is required for international collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 5–10 years in production area, including one position in Manufacturing Engineering.
• Trained in Faurecia Excellence System and Program Management System.
• Experience in Program Launch with a plant.
• Proven technical skills on product and process.
• English required.

Responsibilities

• Lead all manufacturing aspects of the program from Acquisition to SOP + 6 months.
• Coordinate plant launch teams and manage the program manufacturing scope.
• Interface between Program Core team and plants; work with customer and suppliers.
• Develop Production System and process FMEA; ensure manufacturability.
• Drive design to manufacturing through concurrent engineering with product engineers.
• Monitor progress, risks, and KPIs; report monthly on program status.

Skills

Program management

Manufacturing engineering

English proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Costing/P&L

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Main Responsabilities

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

As a member of the Program Core Team, he/she is responsible for all the manufacturing aspects of the Program.

His/Her mission last from the Acquisition phase till SOP + 6 months.

In The Following Fields, He/she Has To

Team ManagementCoordinate work package tasks and ensure their accomplishment

Coordinate the plant launch teams of the plants involved in the program.

Coordinate activities and tasks fulfilment of the Program Manufacturing team:

• Plant Launch Team leaders (if only 1 plant he cumulates this role)
• Pilot Plant (for ISPG)
• PC & L (Supply Chain) Engineer
• Program Logistics
• Including support functions if necessary (PSE, QSE, HSE…)

Act as the interface between the Program Core team and the plant(s).

In agreement with the program manager, technical interface with the customer and the suppliers

Product interface (manufacturability)

Ensure design to manufacturing through concurrent engineering activities with product engineers

Ensure manufacturing feasibility

Manage the Prototype Build and Delivery and Analysis.

Implement all changes related to production system and/or related to the product (as of Engineering Change Management).

Production System Development

Study , develop in detail, validate, release and set-up the complete Production System of the program: equipment and tool interfaces, layout, process flow charts, material and information flow diagram in accordance with the Group standards and program objectives.

Ensure the achievement of Process, Equipment and Facility FMEA.

Production launch

Manage the Production Part Approval Process (including Mass Production Trial and Extended Mass Production Trial).

Manage the production launch.

Support the Production Ramp-up.

Targets and reporting

During the acquisition phase, propose the industrial objectives of the program (cycle times, flexibility…)

Achieve all manufacturing program objectives (Quality ,Costs, Delivery, Performance) such as Process and Machine Capabilities, MPM, PPM and Scrap rate, CAPEX, Amortized costs, Added value, Logistics costs, Gross Margin.

Report on a monthly base the progress of his activity (3PR level 2).

Report all manufacturing risks analysis and their associated action plans and opportunities.

Apply program Management System and Engineering Change Management and Faurecia tools and standards.

Ensure that manufacturing milestones are passed successfully and on time.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Qualifications

• Bachelor´s degree in Engineering; 5 to 10 years of experience in production area, including one position in Manufacturing Engineering.
• Trained in Faurecia Excellence System and Program Management System, experience in Program Launch with a plant.
• Proven technical skills on product and process.
• Ability to manager functional plant Manufacturing Engineering network.
• Familiar with Program finance issues (costing, P&L, investments)
• English required.

Skills and Competencies

Technical competencies Leadership competencies

• 7 Safety Fundamentals o Cultivates Innovation
• ISO 45000 o Manages Ambiguity
• APQP Process (overall knowledge) o Manages Complexity
• Process Simulation (Robotic simulation, 3DCS, Digital Factory & VR Cardboard)

• Customer Focus
• MVP o Drives Results
• Prototype parts/ Prototype process / Gap Analysis o Learning Agility
• Customer Technical Specifications o Political Savvy
• Project Management - Critical Path, Industrial Timing (ETGs tracking + supply & resources)

• Demonstrates Self- Awareness
• TDC : DFMEA & PFMEA / KPC´s / KCC´s o Collaborates with others
• Change Management (Tiger, 3DCS, 3DTSA,EEA2,Design Review,timing) o Instills Trust
• GD&T / Stackup Analysis o Optimizes work processes
• Industrialization Management : Capex & budget management

• Problem Solving : QRCI´s , 8D´s , KT o
• Investment List,iCAR,CARgo preparation & approval o
• PFA / Datum Tree / Datum structure - Tooling Alignment o
• TRS Analysis (McLoad) o
• APQP: Machine / Tooling Specification & Validation, incl HSE requirements (13 Mandatory Rules) o
• Run @ Rate procedure, incl capability studies and gage R&R o

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, 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