Plant Engineering Lead: Launch & Continuous Improvement

FORVIA; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FORVIA is seeking a seasoned Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead site processes and people. You will ensure series production meets customer requirements, drive continuous improvement across multiple domains, and prepare the plant for new program launches with strong focus on TPM, PM and data-driven decisions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering (Master’s preferred), at least 5 years in production, and experience interfacing with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• Master’s degree in engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage processes and people within the plant.
• Ensure series production meets customer requirements.
• Support continuous improvement across Labor, Quality, Equipment and tooling, Space and Work conditions.
• Ensure plant readiness to launch successful new programs.
• Manage and report ME key indicators (TRS, cycle time, reliability).

Skills

Faurecia Excellence System

Program Management System

Leadership

Networking

TPM & PM background

PLC programming

Robotic automation

Data analytics

English

International mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

Tools

PLC programming

Robotic automation

Job description

FORVIA is seeking a seasoned Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead site processes and people. You will ensure series production meets customer requirements, drive continuous improvement across multiple domains, and prepare the plant for new program launches with strong focus on TPM, PM and data-driven decisions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering (Master’s preferred), at least 5 years in production, and experience interfacing with cross-functional teams.