Process Engineer

faurecia S.A.; Spring Hill (TN); On-site; USD 96,068 - 115,281; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for career development

Access to training resources through FORVIA University

Commitment to CO2 Net Zero

Job summary

faurecia S.A. is looking for a Process Engineer in Spring Hill, Tennessee, responsible for ensuring quality and equipment uptime. You will provide engineering support and assist with troubleshooting to eliminate downtime. The role requires at least 5 years in production and a Bachelor's in Engineering.

The position offers a dynamic work environment focused on sustainable mobility technologies with a commitment to career development and a multicultural atmosphere.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a production area, including one position in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Trained in Faurecia Excellence System and Program Management System.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that series production meets customer requirements.
• Support the continuous improvement process.
• Manage and report key ME indicators.
• Participate in the definition of the production process and selection of machines and equipment.

Skills

Fluent in English

Leadership skills and international mindset

Ability to interface with other functions

Basic financial skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Position Summary

The main role of the Process Engineer is to verify quality, safety, and equipment uptime in their designated area. The Engineer provides engineering support to the assigned UAP and assists maintenance in troubleshooting and problem solving methodologies to eliminate downtime and reduce quality defects for the customer.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that series production meets customer requirements.
• Support the continuous improvement process.
• Ensure plant readiness to launch successful new programs.
• Manage and report key ME indicators.
• Assist with any additional tasks assigned by the company.
• Comply with and reinforce applicable Codes of Ethics relating to confidentiality of Process Tech’s personal data and HR documents.
• Comply with Faurecia’s Code of Ethics and Code of Management.
• Procure manufacturing equipment considering security, quality, and environmental protection.
• Follow up equipment and tooling.
• Support the engineering change management process.
• Update manufacturing routines and work instructions.
• Keep processes (machines, tools, procedures) at the best possible level in compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental regulations and Quality, Cost & Delivery (QCD).
• Build the engineering budget and plant CAPEX; ensure their application.
• Monitor capacity utilization.
• Plan, monitor and coordinate the work of external companies.
• Create and introduce procedures for tasks within the field of responsibility.
• Support problem‑solving initiatives.
• Participate in the plant PDP Continuous Improvement process (Labor, Quality, Equipment and tooling, Space, Work conditions).
• Participate in the definition of the production process and selection of machines and equipment.
• Define plant layout to support new product launches.
• Lead the installation process of new machines and equipment.
• Support production during the start of new processes to ensure a successful SOP (initial samples, run @ rate, work instructions).
• Staff, train, coach, assess and develop the plant manufacturing engineering team (direct or dotted line).
• Support and train other networks/functions.
• Participate in the management of the expertise network (knowledge capitalization).
• Report ME key indicators (TRS: change over, cycle time, reliability).
• Act with an entrepreneurial mindset, autonomy, and accountability.
• Act in accordance with Faurecia’s Code of Ethics and Code of Management.

Qualifications

• Trained in Faurecia Excellence System and Program Management System.
• Basic financial skills (costing, budget, investment).
• Leadership skills and international mindset.
• Ability to interface with other functions – networking capabilities.
• Fluent in English.
• At least 5 years of experience in a production area, including one position in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum education level: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• Leadership competencies: cultivates innovation, manages ambiguity, manages complexity, customer focus, drives results, optimizes work processes, learning agility, political savvy, demonstrates self‑awareness, collaborates with others, instills trust.

Benefits

• Engaging and dynamic environment focused on sustainable mobility technologies.
• Opportunities for career development within a global automotive supplier that employs more than 157,000 people in 40+ countries.
• Multicultural environment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Access to training resources through FORVIA University – more than 22 hours of online and in‑person training per year.
• Commitment to CO2 Net Zero, recognized by SBTI Net‑Zero Standard certification.
• High performance culture that values continuous learning and collaboration.

Salary Range: USD 96,068 - 115,281