Plant Engineering Manager

Faurecia • Toledo, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Forvia is a sustainable mobility technology leader, pioneering technology for mobility experiences that matter to people. This role involves managing processes and people within the plant, ensuring series production meets customer requirements, supporting continuous improvement, and preparing the plant for successful new program launches. The manager will also be responsible for managing and reporting key Manufacturing Engineering (ME) indicators. Forvia is the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing over 157,000 people in more than 40 countries, and is committed to CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• At least 5 years of experience in production area, including one position in Manufacturing Engineering
• Trained in Faurecia Excellence System and Program Management System
• Basic financial skills (costing, budget, investment)
• Leadership skills
• Ability to interface with other functions - Networking capabilities
• Strong TPM & PM background
• Machine controls (PLC programming), robotic automation skills
• Strong technical problem solving using machine data and data analytics
• International mindset
• English required
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia’s Code of Ethics and Code of Management

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in engineering preferred

Responsibilities

• Within the plant, manage processes and people
• Ensure that series production meets customer requirements
• Support to the continuous improvement process
• Ensure the plant readiness to launch successful new programs
• Manage and report key ME indicators
• Procurement of manufacturing equipment under consideration of demanded, security, quality and environmental protection and their preservation
• Equipment and tooling follow-up
• Support the engineering change management process
• Update manufacturing routines and work instructions
• Keep processes (machines, tools, procedures) at best possible level in compliance with HSE regulations and QCD
• Build the engineering budget and the plant CAPEX; and ensure their application
• Management of the plant central maintenance
• Monitor capacity utilization
• Keep plant lay-out updated
• Plan, monitor and coordinate the work of external companies
• Create and introduce procedures regarding the tasks of his field of responsibility
• Support problem solving initiatives
• Support the continuous improvement process in the following areas: Labor, Quality, Equipment and tooling, Space, Work conditions
• Participate in the definition of the production process and selection of machines and tools
• Define plant layout to support new product launches in line with MIFA
• Oversee the installation process of new machines and equipment
• Support production in the start of new processes to ensure a successful SOP (initial samples, run @ rate, work instructions)
• Staff, train, coach, assess and develop the plant ME team (direct or dotted line)
• Support and train other networks/functions (PSE, QSE…)
• Participation in the management of the expertise network (knowledge capitalization)
• Manage ME key indicators (TRS: change over, cycle time, reliability…)

Benefits

• Engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies
• Opportunity for career development
• Learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility
• Average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
• Multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
• Inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees