Automotive Launch Engineer — Plant Program Lead

faurecia S.A.; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia is seeking a Plant Program/Launch Team Member in Indiana to manage manufacturing programs from project completion to six months post-SOP. You will lead the plant team, coordinate tasks, manage budgets, and act as the technical interface with customers and suppliers.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical engineering and 2-5 years of automotive program coordination, with fluent English. Join a global leader in sustainable mobility technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, mechanical, or final engineering.
• 2-5 years of experience coordinating automotive programs.
• English fluency is required.

Responsibilities

• Implements APQP for new programs per procedures.
• Coordinates program tasks and ensures fulfillment using a schedule of activities.
• Manages the program budget (launch costs).
• Acts as technical interface with customers and suppliers.
• Interfaces between the Program Manufacturing Leader (PML) and the plant.
• Leads the plant program team and allocates resources across areas to ensure a successful launch.
• Reviews operating personnel skills against requirements during the manufacturing stage.
• Coordinates changes to production system and product using the engineering change procedure.
• Ensures compliance with QMS and corporate procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitors client qualifications and performance in applicable portals.

Skills

English Fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial, mechanical, or final engineering

Job description

Forvia is seeking a Plant Program/Launch Team Member in Indiana to manage manufacturing programs from project completion to six months post-SOP. You will lead the plant team, coordinate tasks, manage budgets, and act as the technical interface with customers and suppliers.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical engineering and 2-5 years of automotive program coordination, with fluent English. Join a global leader in sustainable mobility technology.