Process Engineer

Faurecia; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia is seeking an Injection Molding Process Engineer to verify safety and equipment uptime, and to decrease quality defects with strong problem-solving methods.

The role involves collaborating with maintenance and production teams to minimize downtime, improve process efficiency, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. A background in automotive paint/adhesive processes and robotics is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Materials Engineering (or related field) is required.
• 3+ years of experience in paint and/or adhesive process engineering, preferably in automotive.
• Hands-on experience with robotic application systems and automated dispensing equipment.
• Strong knowledge of SPC, DOE, PFMEA, and root cause analysis tools.
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for solving complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Work with injection molding machines and secondary equipment, on tooling issues to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
• Maintain and improve part quality.
• Work with production injection molding process technicians to reduce downtime, scrap and improve process efficiency.
• Support the engineering change management process.
• Update manufacturing routines and work instructions.
• Keep processes compliant with health, safety and environmental regulations, quality, cost and delivery.

Skills

SPC

DOE

PFMEA

Root cause analysis

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Materials Engineering

Tools

Robotic application systems

Automated dispensing equipment

Job description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your Mission, Roles And Responsibilities

The role of an Injection Molding Process Engineer is to verify safety and equipment uptime and decrease quality defects to the customer. They provide support and assist maintenance through trouble shooting/problem solving methodologies to eliminate downtime.

Responsibilities

• Work with injection molding machines and secondary equipment, on tooling issues to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
• Maintain and improve part quality.
• Work with production injection molding process technicians to reduce downtime, scrap and improve process efficiency.
• Support the engineering change management process.
• Update manufacturing routines and work instructions.
• Keep processes (machines, tools, procedures) at best possible level in compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations and quality, cost and delivery.

Continuous Improvement

• Labor, quality, equipment, space, and work conditions
• Participate in injection molding workshops.
• Participate in continuous improvement through FES tools such as QRCI, Improvement Ideas, etc.
• Process technician training
• Cycle time reductions
• Weight reductions
• Injection machine and robot optimization

Plant Readiness to Launch New Programs

• Participate in the definition of the production and selection of machines and equipment.
• Define plant layout to support new product launches.
• Participate in new tool designs.
• Participate in new tool trials.
• Support production in the start of new processes to ensure a successful SOP (initial samples, run @ rate, work instructions).
• Establish a scientific molding process.

Studies/Analysis of Machines, Process and Tools

• Capability study on all injection molding machines.
• DOE (Design of Experimentation) on new and existing processes
• Gate seal study on new and existing processes.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Materials Engineering (or related field).
• 3+ years of experience in paint and/or adhesive process engineering, preferably in automotive.
• Hands-on experience with robotic application systems and automated dispensing equipment.
• Strong knowledge of SPC, DOE, PFMEA, and root cause analysis tools.
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for solving complex problems.

This position is not eligible now or in the future for Visa sponsorship

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 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.