About Forvia Faurecia

Forvia Faurecia products and systems are in one out of three vehicles on the road today, including vehicles manufactured by the biggest and most well-known automotive brands in every region of the world.

Our comprehensive offer for SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY includes zero-emission hydrogen solutions, ultra-low emissions solutions, systems for advanced driver assistance and products made with a range of optimized and sustainable materials.

With our COCKPIT OF THE FUTURE, we create value for brands and connected experiences for consumers with our expertise in seating, interiors, lighting, body electronics, sensors, actuators and other display technologies and cockpit electronics.

But Forvia Faurecia is also so much more than a top-7 global automotive and technology leader. We inspire safer, more comfortable, more personalized and more sustainable mobility. We create advanced solutions to accelerate the transition towards CO2 neutrality.

We believe people matter. We work on challenges that matter. If you join us, you’ll take a journey that matters.

We’re hiring an FES&P Engineer!

Our Interior Systems Division is looking for an FES&P Engineer for its manufacturing facility in Blue Springs, MO to maximize plant performance and profitability with accountability on direct labor by strict application of the FES operating principles.

You’ll work on challenges that matter!

This job will require you to:

• Develop in coordination with the management team the site and department Annual Improvement/FES Acceleration Plans.
• Participate in Plant MOD cost budget construction & achievement, through efficient “MOD cost management” & “MOD cost improvement plan”.
• Follow up of the FES deployment plan, to support the Plant Improvement Plan (PIP) execution.
• Ensure understanding at plant level of FES KPIs and the link with P&L results to properly prioritize the FES plan.
• Contribute to the application and respect of FES Principles in Programs from design stage (lean process design, MIFD, validation of Equipment design, cardboard workshop activities, Standardized Work, OHP, process layout, packaging, etc..).
• Be an active change agent within the site, by cultivating an FES mind-set / Lean Manufacturing Concept.
• Support SW construction and adherence, development of OHP (primarily GL and Supervisor role and routines), as the main foundations to achieve high levels of operational performance.
• Support the implementation of FES improvement tools for production reliability, change over Standards (flexibility), reduction of Line stoppages, Line balancing, and overall MOD efficiency.
• Support the FES&P Manager in the application of FES methodologies and tools through active participation on the shop floor.
• Educate, train, and coach team members on FES & Lean manufacturing principles (run trainings in classroom and shopfloor).
• Drive FES principles and standards throughout the plant and ensure plant employees apply the correct daily usage of the FES standards.
• Transfer FES knowledge and experience to plant personnel through, in particular, shop floor improvement activities.
• Drive teamwork and problem-solving activities, lead Problem Solving Groups and workshops (5S, Hoshin, TPM, SMED, 8 Quality Basics, Improvement Ideas, HSE …)
• Contribute to the lead time reduction though the implementation of continuous flow, layout optimization, pull-system and speed up flows by coaching and/or leading FES/Lean principles workshops.
• Drive improvement ideas generation and implementation.
• Ensure the respect of safety instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure the proper induction of new operators via the FES Induction Training.
• Participate in plant lay-out development and assist the plant using FES tools and principles to ensure readiness for production changes.
• Support environmental programs to achieve objectives and targets.
• Support commitments established in the ISO 14001 Environmental Policy.
• Conform to requirements established in Blue Springs Plant ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) procedures and work instructions.
• Ensure members in assigned area(s) of responsibility conform to relevant HSE requirements.
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia’s Code of Ethics and Code of Management.

Position Specifications:

Knowledge / Skills:

• Very good interpersonal relationship skills and trainer’s skills
• Accept frequent business travel
• Hands-on approach to supporting Lean Manufacturing improvements throughout North America.
• Change agent with the skills to convince others about lean manufacturing without direct authority.
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Knowledge and experience with ISO14001/TS16949

Minimum Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have the following education/experience:

• Minimum 1 to 3 years professional site experience (e.g., internship experience, Engineer, Supervisor/Manager level, or equivalent)
• Recognized experience and ability to improve process Key Performance Indicators in a Plant by using Lean Manufacturing principles
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent level of experience
• Proficient level of English

Leadership Competencies – Management

The ideal candidate will have the ability to:

• Lead Change
  • Cultivate Innovation
  • Manage Ambiguity
• Drive Performance
  • Manage Complexity
  • Customer Focus
  • Drive Results
  • Optimize Work Processes
  • Being Resilient
• Develop People
  • Learning Agility
  • Political Savvy
  • Demonstrates Self-Awareness
  • Develops People
• Foster Collaboration
  • Collaborates with Others
  • Instills Trust
  • Builds Effective and Diverse Teams

We believe people matter!

Forvia Faurecia is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Join us, and take a journey that matters!