Quality Trainee

Faurecia South Africa; São João da Madeira; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia is seeking a motivated Quality Trainee to join our team and support the Program Quality Leader in key activities related to product and process quality during the development phase. As a Quality Trainee, you will assist in daily program quality management, help collect lessons learned, support Control Plans, monitor parts conformity, and contribute to customer approvals and audits.

You will work in a dynamic, international environment with opportunities for hands-on learning and career

Qualifications

• Master's in Engineering (mechanical, plastics, or related fields).
• Previous internship or academic project in automotive/manufacturing is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of quality tools (FMEA, problem solving).
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Quality Leader in daily tasks related to program quality management.
• Help collect and organize lessons learned from projects.
• Support the preparation and implementation of Control Plans.
• Monitor parts conformity and quality during development.
• Contribute to customer approvals (e.g., PPAP) and audits.
• Support quality incidents and deviation requests.
• Collaborate on improvement plans for internal and supplier quality.
• Share best practices across teams and locations.
• Support communication on engineering changes and supplier quality topics.

Skills

FMEA basics

English fluent

Teamwork

Education

Master's in Engineering (mechanical, plastics)

Job description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

We are looking for a motivated Quality Trainee to join our team and support the Program Quality Leader (PQL) in key activities related to product and process quality during the development phase.

As a Quality Trainee, you will:

• Assist the Program Quality Leader in daily tasks related to program quality management.
• Help collect and organize lessons learned from previous projects.
• Support the preparation and implementation of Control Plans.
• Help monitor parts conformity and quality throughout development phases.
• Participate in building documentation for customer approval (e.g., PPAP).
• Support internal quality audits and customer audits.
• Assist in the management of quality incidents and deviation requests.
• Collaborate on improvement plans for internal and customer quality performance.
• Contribute to best practices sharing across teams and locations.
• Support communication and follow-up on engineering changes and supplier quality topics.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Profile:

Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a Master's degree in Engineering (mechanical, plastics, or related fields).

Experience:

Previous internship or academic project experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry is a plus.

Skills and Competencies:

• Basic understanding of quality tools (FMEA, problem solving, functional analysis, etc.) is desirable.
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Organized and able to work in a dynamic, international environment.

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