Process Engineer

Faurecia; Spring Hill (TN); On-site; USD 96,068 - 115,281; Full time

Job summary

Faurecia in Spring Hill, Tennessee, seeks a Process Engineer to ensure production quality and equipment uptime. You will provide engineering support and play a key role in continuous improvement and troubleshooting to enhance operational processes.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience, including leadership skills and fluency in English. Opportunities for career development are available, emphasizing a collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in production area with Manufacturing Engineering.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and drive results.
• Trained in Faurecia Excellence System.

Responsibilities

• Verify quality and equipment uptime in designated areas.
• Provide engineering support and troubleshoot to eliminate downtime.
• Support continuous improvement processes.

Skills

Leadership skills

Fluent in English

Networking capabilities

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader. We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your Mission, Roles And Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY: The main role of the Process Engineer is to verify quality, safety, and equipment uptime in their designated area. They provide engineering support to the assigned UAP and assist maintenance in supporting the plant through troubleshooting and problem solving methodologies to eliminate downtime and decrease quality defects to the customer.

1. Ensure that series production meets customer requirements
2. Support to the continuous improvement process
3. Ensure the plant readiness to launch successful new programs
4. Manage and report key ME indicators
5. Assist with any additional task as assigned by company
6. Comply with and reinforce the appropriate Code of Ethics as it applies to the confidentiality of Process Tech’s personal data and the protection of HR related documents
7. Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia’s Code of Ethics and Code of Management for series production
8. Procurement of manufacturing equipment under consideration of demanded security, quality and environmental protection and their preservation
9. Equipment and tooling follow-up
10. Support the engineering change management process
11. Update manufacturing routines and work instructions
12. Keep processes (machines, tools, procedures) at best possible level in compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental regulations and Quality, Cost & Delivery (QCD)
13. Build the engineering budget and the plant CAPEX; and ensure their application
14. Monitor capacity utilization
15. Plan, monitor and coordinate the work of external companies
16. Create and introduce procedures regarding the tasks of his field of responsibility
17. Support problem solving initiatives
18. Participate in the plant PDP continuous improvement process
19. Support the continuous improvement process in following: Labor, Quality, Equipment and tooling, Space, Work conditions
20. Plant readiness to launch new programs
21. Participate in the definition of the production process and selection of machines and equipment
22. Define plant layout to support new products launches
23. Lead the installation process of new machines and equipment
24. Support production in the start of new processes to ensure a successful SOP (initial samples, run at rate, work instructions)
25. People Management: Staff, train, coach, assess and develop the plant manufacturing engineering team (direct or dotted line)
26. Support and train other networks/functions
27. Participation in the management of the expertise network (knowledge capitalization)
28. Comply and reinforce the Code of Management and Code of Ethics as it applies within the perimeter of Human Resources Reporting
29. Manage ME key indicators (TRS: change over, cycle time, reliability, etc.)
30. Follow values established within Being Faurecia. Act with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as with autonomy and accountability
31. Act in accordance with the behaviours as established in Faurecia’s Code of Ethics and Code of Management

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Knowledge / Skills

• 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

Education / Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in production area, including one position in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Experience
• Minimum education level: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Leadership Competencies

• Cultivates Innovation
• Manage Ambiguity
• Manage Complexity
• Customer Focus
• Drives Results
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Learning Agility
• Political Savvy
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness
• Collaborates with Others
• Instills Trust

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.

Salary Range: USD 96,068 - 115,281