Sustainable Mobility Technology Leader
At Forvia, we pioneer technology for mobility experiences that matter to people.
Your Mission and Responsibilities
Main Missions of the Role
* Authority to stop non-conforming product and/or production and immediate escalation to UAP and Quality Manager.
* Responsible for quality documentation at shopfloor (CDC in SW/JI, OK 1st part instruction, Poka Yoke Instruction and padlocks, Rework Instruction, tally sheets...) and their coherence with the control plan. Ensure that all necessary inspections are included and the necessary time is allocated in the standardized work sheets.
* Ensure that the related measuring equipment is available and meets requirements (e.g. R&R study, etc.).
* Provide clear quality records including all control points from Control Plan and S&R symbols, applying SPC when it is possible. Archive all quality records properly.
* In case of non-conformity, ensure proper deployment of containment actions within 24h (identify and block suspected parts/batches, implement and sorting activities and TQWs, definite appropriated control method/instruction, keep internal sorting activities organized, etc.).
* Perform analysis of customer claims and quality indicators in UAP/GAPs, supporting team with Quality Tools (8D, Kata, 7 Failure Mode analysis, Block Diagram, Ishikawa, Reverse PFMEA, PDCA, Convergence Plan, etc.).
* Support UAP Manager to set up the quality KPIs: scraps, NRFT, sorting costs.
* Make sure that Kata QRCI methodology is fully applied in UAP, supporting and coaching UAP Manager, Supervisors and Gap Leaders, sustaining the rigorous application of the method and mindset.
* Support the UAP in the implementation of the 8 Quality Basics in Production (train, implement, coach, audit, alert in case of deviation…).
* Be part of the PFMEA team and guarantee alignment with Control Plan.
* Participate actively to the ECR deployment, ensure that Product or Process changes are in place respecting traceability rules.
* Participate actively on New Program Launch Preparation, by updating production control plan, make it validated by the Plant Manager, implementing all new controls at the new lines, ensuring that new people are trained and guaranteeing that pre-series parts are properly controlled, in order to protect the customer. Participate to the PPAP customer preparation.
Your Profile and Competencies to Succeed
The Ideal Candidate
* Experience:
o Preferably, 3 years of experience in similar function.
o Experience of leading problem-solving initiative.
o Nice to have engineering and manufacturing background.
o Nice to have lean manufacturing experience.
o Nice to have people management.
* Skills and Competencies:
o Quality foundation (MSA, capability study, R&R, SPC, Pareto data analysis, problem solving methodology, FMEA, Control Plan etc).
o Good analytical and proven team problem-solving skills knowledge.
o Some knowledge of various Quality system methodologies: LEAN manufacturing.
o Continuous improvement attitude.
o Good in written and verbal communication.
o Good level of English.
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 better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.