FES Trainee

Faurecia South Africa; Bragança; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia is seeking a Trainee FES and Productivity Engineer to support operational excellence across production. You will help implement FES standards, contribute to lean manufacturing, and gain hands-on experience with continuous improvement projects and digital tools.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in engineering or business, are fluent in English, and enjoy data analysis, problem solving, and teamwork in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Strong interest in manufacturing operations, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement.
• First experience in production or industrial environments through internships or academic projects is a plus.
• Basic understanding of process improvement and KPI monitoring.
• Good communication and teamwork skills; analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to adapt and work in a dynamic environment; interest in change management and operational excellence.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken; proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of lean tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support FES Excellence Initiatives and standard deployment.
• Assist in implementing standardized work and lean manufacturing practices.
• Participate in FES training sessions and improvement workshops.
• Contribute to lead time reduction and continuous flow improvement projects.
• Support deployment and monitoring of digital tools such as NEO, DMC, and mLean.
• Help collect and analyze operational data and share best practices.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Business

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

As a Trainee FES (Faurecia Excellence System) and Productivity Engineer, you will support the implementation of operational excellence initiatives while gaining hands-on experience across production, lean management, and productivity improvement activities.

• Support FES Excellence Initiatives
• Support the deployment of FES standards and continuous improvement actions within the plant
• Assist in implementing standardized work and lean manufacturing practices
• Participate in FES training sessions and improvement workshops
• Contribute to lead time reduction and continuous flow improvement projects
• Support the deployment and monitoring of digital tools such as NEO, DMC, and mLean
• Help collect and analyze operational data
• Participate in sharing plant best practices
• Support Productivity & Waste Reduction Projects
• Identify productivity improvement opportunities within plant operations
• Participate in productivity workshops and continuous improvement activities
• Support waste reduction, cycle time improvement, and bottleneck analysis initiatives
• Monitor KPIs and support action plan follow-up
• Participate in problem-solving activities related to scrap and yield improvement
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement Culture
• Promote lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on operational excellence projects
• Support communication and engagement around FES initiatives
• Contribute to operational performance improvement initiatives

Your profile and competencies to succeed

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
• Strong interest in manufacturing operations, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement
• First experience in a production or industrial environment through internships or academic projects is a plus
• Basic understanding of process improvement and KPI monitoring
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to adapt and work in a dynamic environment
• Interest in change management and operational excellence
• Basic understanding of operational and business performance indicators is a plus
• Fluent English skills, both written and spoken
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools; knowledge of lean manufacturing tools is a plus

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

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