Senior System Architect & PDL - Automotive Interiors

Faurecia Services Groupe; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia in Auburn, Alabama, seeks a Program Development Leader to drive complete engineering of product and process in line with Quality, Cost and Delivery targets.

You will lead PMS phases, develop DFMEA/PFMEA, manage schedules, risk, and change control, and collaborate with global teams to deliver PPAP-ready solutions on time.

The role requires strong leadership, English proficiency, and a track record in automotive interior parts development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in design and development within an industrial environment, preferably automotive interior parts.
• Strong capability in risk management and design reviews.
• English required; customer language strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering from concept to PPAP within PMS phases, ensuring quality, cost and delivery.
• Develop DFMEA and PFMEA and define key characteristics; manage engineering changes (ECM).
• Build and maintain internal schedules aligned with customer master schedules and industrial constraints.
• Provide monthly PALM reports detailing risk, opportunities and action plans.

Skills

Team leader

Strong technical skills

Strong written and oral communication

Multicultural environment

7 Quality Basics

Engineering profile training

English required

Job description

Forvia in Auburn, Alabama, seeks a Program Development Leader to drive complete engineering of product and process in line with Quality, Cost and Delivery targets.

You will lead PMS phases, develop DFMEA/PFMEA, manage schedules, risk, and change control, and collaborate with global teams to deliver PPAP-ready solutions on time.

The role requires strong leadership, English proficiency, and a track record in automotive interior parts development.