ME Trainee/Intern

Faurecia; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia South Africa is offering a 12-month ME Graduate program at the Port Elizabeth plant. The ME Graduate will support the ME Team in deploying manufacturing and engineering activities in line with group policy.

The role includes assisting in manufacturing and engineering processes, contributing to project work, equipment care rollout, QRCIs, and plant layout tasks. English fluency and strong teamwork are essential in a high‑pressure environment.

Qualifications

• B-Tech or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Final-year results above 70% with 60% average overall.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Results-oriented, team-player.
• Willingness to grow in a high-pressure environment.
• International mindset.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist PPTLs in manufacturing and engineering processes.
• Support the FES Deployment (ME & Maintenance).
• Participate in all new and existing projects.
• Rollout of equipment care in the plant.
• Participate in QRCIs.
• Assist in all plant layouts.

Skills

Strong written and oral communications

Fluent in English

International mindset

Willingness to grow in a high-pressure

Education

B-Tech or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Manufacturing & Engineering Graduate Vacancy- FCM PLZ

Job title: ME Graduate

Location: FCM Port Elizabeth

Reports to: FCM ME Manager

Contract: 12 months contract as part of our Graduate program

Closing date: 10 November 2026

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The ME Graduate supports the ME Team in the deployment of the manufacturing and engineering activities of the plant and deploys according to Group’s policy.

The main missions of the role are to:

• To assist all PPTL’s in all manufacturing & engineering processes
• Support with the FES Deployment (ME & Maintenance)
• To take part in all new projects and existing projects
• Rollout of equipment care in the plant
• To participate in QRCI’s
• Assisting in all plant layouts

Your profile and competencies to succeed

The ideal candidate will have/be:

• B-Tech or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Academic results above 70% in their final year whilst maintaining a 60% average over the duration of their studies
• Proficiency in MS Office Excel, Power Point, Word
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Results-oriented, committed team-player
• W, Willingness to grow in a high-pressure environment
• International mindset
• Fluent in English

Faurecia supports the principles embodied in the Employment Equity Act and as such, preference will be given to candidates who will add to the diversity of our organization.

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 your action: use less, use better and use 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