FES Trainee/Intern

Faurecia; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia Port Elizabeth invites applications for a FES & Productivity Graduate position. The 12-month contract focuses on implementing standards, performance measures and lean practices within a manufacturing setting.

You will support FES Deployment in Production, assist with Kanban rollout and contribute to continuous improvement projects while developing industrial engineering skills.

Qualifications

• 3 year National Diploma or BEng/ Tech/BSc in Industrial Engineering.
• Computer literacy at Intermediate level essential.
• Sound understanding of Work Study Principles and Work Measurement Tools.
• Detail oriented with analytical abilities and a structured, methodological approach; dynamic and proactive.
• Age 18-35.
• Never registered with the YES Youth Program before.

Responsibilities

• Set up standards and implement performance measures.
• Maintain site layouts and warehouse layouts with updates.
• Analyze and improve key business processes, work measurement, and layout.
• Prepare feasibility reports with structured data presentations.
• Apply Industrial Engineering principles, lean methods, and FES principles.
• Increase operating efficiencies and identify cost-saving initiatives.
• Provide planning and tracking support.
• Assist FES Deployment in Production.
• Support FES&P in Kanban pull system launch and rollout.

Skills

Analytical ability

Detail oriented

Structured methodology

Proactive mindset

Computer literacy

Education

National Diploma or BEng/ Tech/BSc in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

Job title: FES & Productivity Graduate

Location: FCM Port Elizabeth

Reports to: FES & P Manager

Contract: 12 months contract as part of our Graduate program

Closing date for applications: 25th August 2026

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your Mission, Roles And Responsibilities

• Experience in setting up standards and implementing the required performance measures.


• Maintain site layouts, operational warehouse layouts to remain current and updated with all new changes to ensure sound work practices.


• Analysing and improving key business processes, work measurement, operational design and layout


• Feasibility studies which include data gathering and presenting the data to management in a well-structured report and presentation.


• Application of Industrial Engineering principles, lean methods and techniques & FES Principles


• Increase operating efficiencies and achieve potential costs saving initiatives.


• Provide implementing planning and tracking support.


• To support FES Deployment in Production.


• To support FES &P in launch & roll out Kanban pull systems.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

The Ideal Candidate Will Have/be

• 3 year National Diploma or BEng/ Tech/BSc in Industrial Engineering


• Computer literacy at Intermediate level essential


• Have a sound understanding of Work Study Principles and Work Measurement Tools


• A detail orientated person with analytical abilities and a structured and methodological way Dynamic and proactive behaviour


• Age between 18-35


• Never been registered with the Y.E.S Youth Program before

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 betteranduse 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.