Process Engineer

Forvia SE

  • Louisville, KY
  • 5 days ago

    Highlights

    Steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, ear protection, and safety anti-cut sleeves required in production area due to physical hazards from moving equipment, machine parts, and product. 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLouisville, KY

    Description

    Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

    We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

    Your mission, roles and responsibilities

    The role of a Process Engineer is to manage the process of equipment - existing and purchases, tool design, tool build and tool try out, respecting objectives set in terms of Quality, Cost and Delivery. The main missions of the role are to:

    • Be responsible for the successful completion of programs from receipt of order through a successful ''Run at Rate.''
    • Develops and creates appropriate processes utilizing tools such as APQP, FMEA, 8D, etc. to achieve program targets and maximize customer satisfaction.
    • Responsible for Parameters related to the process.
    • Track and report the status of the project, following the ratio of expenses against budget and monitoring quality, cost and delivery performance (i.e. presentations, meetings, customer visits)
    • Be in charge of communication with the customer and for providing documentation.
    • Keep up to date documentation related to new equipment &tooling.
    • Manage Engineer Change Requests (quoting, implementation, etc...)
    • Ensure the new tooling equipment conforms with the Group''s Health, Safety & Environment standards.
    • Validate the tooling & equipment (Run at Rate)
    • Contribute to the improvement of tooling standards.
    • Train the operators on the safe operation of new tooling &equipment, properly identified, and provide them with tooling & equipment instruction.
    • Propose and implement continuous productivity and quality improvement actions concerning subcontracting and tooling department services.
    • Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia's Code of Ethics and Code of Management
    • Assist other departments to secure the quality of the product.
    • Responsible for Health, Safety and Environmental.
    • Other tasks assigned according to the position and company needs.

    Your profile and competencies to succeed

    Minimum education level

    • BS in Engineering or equivalent plus two-(2) years directly related experience.
    • Proficient level of English
    • Strong analytical and problem solving-skills (required).
    • Economics skills (cost tracking)
    • Working knowledge of Quality systems and Health, Safety & Environment practices

    Professional Experience

    Experience:

    • Math, CAD, Mechanical, (Solid Work, AutoCAD, Software experience).
    • MIG Welding Skills experiences (Miller and SKS software experience)
    • Robotics, PLC Troubleshooting, and Flexibility. (Motoman and Fanuc software).
    • Knowledge of Process and Manufacturing Methods. (Minitab Software experience and SPC).
    • Good working knowledge Quality Operating Systems FMEA, Control plan and APQP.
    • Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment. This position requires the incumbent to become familiar with the Manufacturing Processes of the facility, Layout and Time Studies.
    • Familiarity with Company Policies and Safety Programs. (Pilz, Sick unit and Keyence software).
    • An international mindset.

    Leadership Competencies:

    • Drive for Results
    • Customer Focus
    • Learning on the Fly (Individual Contributor/Team Leader)
    • Problem Solving
    • Collaborates with Others
    • Interpersonal, organizational, and administrative skills

    Physical Requirements

    • Exposed to heat in the summer and cold in the winter.
    • Job involves lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
    • Steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, ear protection, and safety anti-cut sleeves required in production area due to physical hazards from moving equipment, machine parts, and product.

    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.

    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

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