Sales Leadership Development Program

Faurecia; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Training sessions

Forvia University training

Job summary

Forvia invites candidates to join a three-year Leadership Development Program across North America. The program includes three 12-month rotations through manufacturing plants and technical centers, with a permanent placement upon completion.

You will gain leadership and cross-functional experience, receive mentorship, and participate in training sessions and workshops, building a broad professional network within a global automotive technology leader.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Graduated before December 2026.
• Willingness to relocate at the conclusion of each rotation.
• Strong interest in automotive industry and manufacturing operations.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Support program activities across three 12‑month rotations at Forvia facilities (manufacturing plants or technical centers).
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams (Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Finance/Controlling, Supply Chain, Operations).
• Assist with program documentation, dashboards, schedules, KPIs and risks; support customer meetings and reviews.

Job description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Forvia is an Equal Opportunity Employer

FORVIA comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA. With over 300 industrial sites and 77 R&D centers, 150,000 people, including more than 35,000 engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow.

FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen.

Description

As a member of this program, you will embark on a journey of long-term growth and development with Forvia. Spanning three years, the LDP is designed to draw upon the candidate’s academic background and is tailored to the individual’s needs, capabilities, and goals. With three 12-month rotations across various Forvia facilities, the candidate will gain a wide range of diverse experiences. Upon successful completion of the program, the candidate will be placed in a permanent key position within their core field.

Expectations in the Program

• Develop your leadership and decision-making skills through various project assignments and daily responsibilities.
• Gain cross-cultural exposure and experience.
• Receive mentorship from an expert within your core discipline.
• Build an extensive professional network within the organization.
• Participate in training sessions and workshops.

Position and Environment

The 1st rotation, spanning 12 months, will be based in a Forvia facility, such as a Manufacturing Plant or Technical Center. Subsequent rotations will be based on aspirations, business needs, and performance evaluations. These roles could take place within different plants, technical centers, or our North America headquarters.

Potential Rotations

Rotation I – Deputy Program Manager

• Support the Program Manager in coordinating program activities, milestones, deliverables, and action plans.
• Assist with maintaining program schedules, dashboards, business plans, KPIs, and other program documentation.
• Work with cross-functional teams including Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Finance/Controlling, Supply Chain, and Operations.
• Participate in program reviews and cross-functional meetings and assist with tracking actions and follow-up activities.
• Support the identification and tracking of program risks, opportunities, and associated action plans.
• Assist with engineering change activities and understand their impact on timing, cost, and program execution.
• Support preparation of information for customer meetings and internal program reviews.
• Develop an understanding of FORVIA program management processes and tools.
• Assist with maintaining accurate program information and documentation.
• Gain exposure to the transition of programs from development into production.

Rotation II – Acquisitions

• Support acquisition activities and the preparation and coordination of customer Requests for Quotation (RFQs).
• Assist with tracking acquisition opportunities, order intake, key milestones, KPIs, and deliverables.
• Work with Sales, Program Management, Engineering, Finance/Controlling, Purchasing, and other functions to gather information required for commercial proposals.
• Support costing and quotation activities and develop an understanding of the financial information used to evaluate new business.
• Assist in preparing materials for internal acquisition reviews and customer discussions.
• Develop an understanding of customer requirements and how technical and commercial proposals are aligned.

Rotation III – Sales Engineer / Serial Life

• Support Sales and Account Management activities for assigned customer accounts and programs.
• Assist with customer RFQs, quotations, pricing activities, and commercial documentation.
• Support day-to-day customer requests and develop effective professional relationships with customer contacts.
• Assist with tracking engineering changes and understanding their commercial and profitability impacts.
• Support pricing and cost tracking to help maintain accurate commercial information.
• Work with cross-functional teams to gather and communicate information related to customer needs and requests.
• Gain exposure to customer meetings, commercial reviews, and negotiations while working alongside experienced Sales team members.
• Develop an understanding of product cost, pricing, profitability, and the financial considerations associated with commercial decisions.
• Support Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) and other cost improvement activities.
• Assist with monitoring program performance and identifying opportunities for improved business efficiency and cost reduction.
• Develop an understanding of the commercial processes used to support programs throughout serial production.
• Share lessons learned and best practices across teams as knowledge and experience are gained.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Graduated before December 2026.
• Strong interest in automotive industry and manufacturing operations.
• Willingness to relocate at the conclusion of each rotation.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in navigating ambiguity and matrix environments.
• Effective communication across all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to work in team environments.
• Be a highly motivated self-starter capable of problem solving in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess an analytical mindset and a demonstrated ability to utilize data.
• Proficiency in another language (French, Spanish, etc.).

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 curate 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. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide.

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