Industrial Performance Lead/Process Engineer

Faurecia; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

FORVIA is seeking a Process Engineer to design, implement, and optimize production processes in a fast‑paced automotive environment. You will manage interfaces with product development, support ECN activities, and contribute to continuous improvement across manufacturing teams.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience, with strong skills in FMEA, TAKT time, and ergonomics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, preferably in production or mechanical engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in the auto industry.
• English required; other languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the product interface with product development.
• Support the engineering change management process.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and production.
• Design, implement, and monitor production processes.

Skills

FMEA

TAKT time

Ergonomics

Strong communication

English required

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Are you a skilled and creative process engineer who can design and implement efficient and ergonomic production processes in a dynamic environment? Do you want to work for a leading company in the auto industry that values innovation and quality? If so, you might be the ideal candidate for the Process Engineer position at Forvia.

As the Process Engineer, you will be responsible for managing the product interface with product development, contributing to the engineering change management process, supporting continuous improvement and production, and participating in the manufacturing engineering network. You will also design, implement, and monitor the production processes, ensuring the feasibility, productivity, and quality of the products.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Minimum education level

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, preferably in production or mechanical engineering

Professional Experience

• At least 3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in the auto industry

Skills And Competencies

• Technically skilled on product and process design, such as FMEA, TAKT time, and ergonomics
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• International mindset, with the ability to work in a multicultural environment
• English required, other languages are 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 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.

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