Senior System Architect & PDL 2 – Automotive Interiors

faurecia S.A.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia is seeking a Program Development Leader to own the complete engineering of the product and process, ensuring compliance with Quality, Cost, and Delivery. The role includes leading an engineering team, developing PFMEA/DFMEA, and delivering on OEM PPAP requirements.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering with at least 5 years in industrial design/development, preferably in automotive interiors, and strong English communication within a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or equivalent with at least 5 years in design and development within an industrial environment.
• Experience in automotive interior parts is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication and teamwork skills; ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• English proficiency is required; customer language is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scope of work & time frame from concept design to Start‑Of‑Production and 3/6 months after quality standards meet customer specs.
• Create functional analysis, DFMEA, action plans, PFMEA, and manage ECM processes.
• Ensure feasibility of processes per GTS standards and define tooling specifications with PE support.
• Define Design Validation Plan (DVP) and guarantee successful validation (CAE or prototype).
• Support cost control to align with D&D budget and internal ECRs.
• Lead the engineering team (SPDEs and PEs) and ensure PPAP readiness on time and in compliance with OEM requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Technical skills

Communication

Multicultural collaboration

Engineering standards

7 Quality Basics

English language

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering

Tools

ECM process

Job description

Forvia is seeking a Program Development Leader to own the complete engineering of the product and process, ensuring compliance with Quality, Cost, and Delivery. The role includes leading an engineering team, developing PFMEA/DFMEA, and delivering on OEM PPAP requirements.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering with at least 5 years in industrial design/development, preferably in automotive interiors, and strong English communication within a multicultural environment.