Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader
We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.
Forvia supports inclusive recruitment by promoting equal opportunities to all people. New trends and expectations are reshaping the automotive industry. Inspired by the exciting new challenges associated with this revolution, Faurecia anticipates the future of mobility developing cutting-edge solutions for smart life on board and sustainable mobility. If you are willing to contribute and create value for tomorrow's cleaner and smarter mobility, Forvia is the place to be
Our Plant is looking for a Plant Production Quality Engineer to be based in São João da Madeira.
Your mission, roles and responsibilities
The Plant Production Quality Engineer is responsible to ensure product & process conformity in accordance with the control plan and the right application of the quality principles (FES, ISO/TS16949) for his/her scope.
The main missions of the role are:
- Update the inspection instructions, ensuring application and discipline
- Approve the work instruction of the production line
- Ensure respect of Control Plan
- Be responsible for the implementation of Quality Tools (QRCI / 8D,Mandatory Rules / Poka yoke, Lessons Learnt, 7 Basics, SPC, ...)
- Train and coach people of his perimeter on Quality Tools
- Ensure that operators are trained and qualified in term of product and process
- Perform regular audit to ensure the respect of standardise work
- Ensure that parts without any defects are delivered to the customer, and for each derogation there is an action plan followed by the plant.
- Be responsible of the containment within 24h (D3) for any complaint
- Leads team members in problem solving initiatives to fix issues on the line by using QRCI / 8D
- Update daily quality indicators on the shop floor
- Archive all quality records
- Authority to stop non-conforming product and production with immediate escalation to the quality manager Update the inspection instructions, ensuring application and discipline
- Be referent for quality methodology within the UAP
- Respect Quality targets defined by the Quality Manager
Your profile and competencies to succeed
Minimum education level: Minimum education level: Bachelor or equivalent experience (Quality, Production, Engineering (manufacturing, development…);
Professional quality experience;
Experience of leading problem solving initiatives;
Quality foundation (capability study, SPC, FMEA, problem solving methodology, Control Plan etc.);
Strong analytical and proven team problem solving skills;
Continuous improvement attitude;
English Skills;
Nice to have: Audit experience;
Good communication and interpersonal skills;
Ability to anticipate issues and provide solutions;
Strong attention to detail.
Why join us
FORVIA 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.