Launch engineer

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

- He/She is responsible for activities related to program launches in the plant and provides information for serial process development activities and/or current programs. 

- Responsible for the analysis, correction, and implementation, in conjunction with the plant, of engineering information in the applicable processes. 
- Responsible for scheduling production and shipping materials for pre-series, prototypes, and special customer requests.
- Responsible for executing work packages for the industrial development of the program in the plant: plant design, MIFD / MIFA, process flow, and industrial testing.
- Participate in the development and creation of purchase orders for the pre-series of new projects, providing necessary support with the purchasing team.
- Define the necessary resources for the industrial development support team in terms of workload, skills, and profiles.
- Participate together with the central support team in industrial development to ensure the correct launch at the plant by conducting reviews, assigning tasks, taking responsibility, and preparing launch personnel and related training plans.

- Stay in contact with UAP and PC & L to plan production-related executions/tests. o Coordinate the installation and launch of production equipment. - Support production during the start-up after delivery. 

- Management of launch activities at the Plant. 

- Planning and execution of CapEx investment projects in the plant
- Support in workshops focused on process improvement and industrialization.

Assembly, industrial cutting, and sewing processes

Knowledge and interpretation of basic PC&L tools

Tiger System (Design)

Project management (PMS)

Quality systems (IATF 16949 or equivalent)

Knowledge and interpretation of financial terms: Budget, forecast, P&L, SUC

Specific Customer Requirements (PCS-S-EES-6099 Matrix of general plant courses as applicable as secondary)

AutoCAD

ERP SAP management 

Plant CapEx Management

Leadership competences:

- Cultivate innovation, Customer Focus, Drive Results, Collaborate with others, Learning Agility, Political Savvy

• 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. 

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.