Process Engineer

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader
We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Responsibilities
Your mission, roles and responsibilities

• The Chemical Engineer is responsible for the formulation and chemistry of polyurethanes/polymers.
• Design and optimization of foam production processes, resulting in waste reduction.
• Implement rigorous quality control protocols to ensure consistency of the final product (density, compression strength, etc.).
• Development and control of foam formulations.
• Assistance in solving quality issues with final products.
• Provide technical support for statistical process control and assist in waste reduction to generate cost savings.

Your profile and competencies to succeed
Minimum
education level

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.

Professional Experience

• At least 3 years of experience, preferably in the auto industry.

Skills And Competencies

• Knowledge of polymer chemistry and polyurethane foam processes.
• Experience in process optimization and quality control systems.
• Familiarity with statistical process control tools and methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Technical expertise in chemical formulation and process design.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Proficiency in data analysis and process improvement techniques.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Desire Knowledge

• Safety processes
• Evaluation and Testing
• Foam Processes & Equipment
• Tooling
• Basic Chemistry
• Basic Chemical Reaction
• Flexible Foam Fundamentals
• Impact Relative to Design and Comfort

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 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.