Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leaderWe pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.Your mission, roles and responsibilitiesWhat's the VIE Forvia Program all about?
The VIE Program of Forvia is an international young graduate program, which enables young graduates native from the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28 to work for one of our subsidiary around the worldBusiness France, the French agency for international business development, is in charge of all the administrative procedures of your assignment.
For further information, please visit the following links: and PLEASE NOTE: as part of your international development, you cannot perform a VIE in the country of your citizenship.What will be your main missions?
We are looking for a R&D VIE to be based at its plant at Sao Joao da Madeira.The R&D VIE plans and executes complete engineering design products or specific projects, from initial design concept through to production release and post-production support, for source automotive seat products.Your main missions will be toFormulates, recommends, and implements all phases of a seat design project to complete within budget and to meet customer-determined project milestones and completion dates.Lead the execution of other duties and special projects as assignedProduces designs that are feasible and economical to produce in the manufacturing facilities and processes availableEnsures that all appropriate tests are performedAssists in the achievement of program targets through direct participation in customer presentationsThe mission will last 12 monthsYour profile and competencies to succeedMaster's degree in Mechanical EngineeringFluent in EnglishGood communication and problem solving skillsUnderstanding of print reading and tolerancesKnowledge/experience working with mechanical devicesKnowledge of automotive seating applications and requirements preferredAbility to visualize 3D using a CAD viewer.Knowledge of testing methods and standardsCommitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia's Code of Ethics and Code of ManagementWhat we can do for youYou will work within an international team full of energy;You will work on challenges that matter;You will find a strong emphasis on talent development and abundant opportunities for growth;You will have the autonomy to launch processes and to be accountable for them as a process owner;A powerful VIE community spirit within Forvians.Why join usFORVIA 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.