Continuous Improvement Intern

Faurecia; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Engaging work environment

Career development opportunities

Access to training programs

Job summary

A leading automotive technology group is seeking a year-round Continuous Improvement Intern in Columbus, Indiana. The intern will support manufacturing sites in deploying the Faurecia Excellence System. The ideal candidate will be pursuing an Engineering degree, have strong computer and organizational skills, and a minimum GPA of 2.8. This role provides an opportunity to contribute to sustainable mobility and work in a fast-paced environment brimming with career development prospects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2.8 GPA required.
• Can work year-round.
• Ability to travel while working internship.

Responsibilities

• Establish standards based on Division Best Practices.
• Develop model line and game concepts.
• Coaching and training production employees.

Skills

Strong computer skills

High level organization skills

Good communication skills

Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of Access or visual basic

Education

Pursuing an Engineering Degree (preferably Industrial or Mechanical)

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Windows-based software

Job description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

New trends and expectations are reshaping the automotive industry. Inspired by the exciting new challenges associated with this revolution, FORVIA anticipates the future of mobility developing cutting‑edge solutions for smart life on board and sustainable mobility. If you’re willing to contribute and create value for tomorrow’s cleaner and smarter mobility, FORVIA is the place to be.

FORVIA is looking for a year‑round Continuous Improvement (FES) Intern for its Location in Columbus, Indiana.

Your Mission, Roles And Responsibilities

The Continuous Improvement Intern will have duties that will support manufacturing sites in the FES (Faurecia Excellence System) deployment and activities.

The Main Missions Of The Role Are

• Establish standards for the Division based on Division Best Practices
• Develop model line and game concepts
• Maintain the FES Shareplace and training calendar
• Coaching and training production employees
• Update/create standardized work instructions
• Participating in plant workshops (Hoshin, SMED, OEE)
• Improving direct labour efficiency by productivity
• Production lines alignment with Production system standard assessment

Your profile and competencies to succeed

The Ideal Candidate Will Have/be

Minimum education level: Pursuing an Engineering Degree preferably in Industrial or Mechanical

Skills And Competencies

• Ability to travel while working internship
• Strong computer skills, high level organization skills, and good communication skills
• Intermediate to advanced level of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Windows‑based software
• Helpful to have knowledge of Access, visual basic or equivalent
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia’s Code of Ethics and Code of Management
• Minimum 2.8 GPA
• Can work year‑round

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 is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.

With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net‑Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.

As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road‑users everywhere.