Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The Resident Engineer is the principal point of contact to the customers for all technical items related to product development.

Main responsabilities:

• Owns customer relationship at DRE / D&R level and provides high level customer representation
• Lead Engineering PMS Work Packages and Customer Engineering Milestones
• Core team member of APQP supporting the Program Manager, Account Manager, to ensure the delivery of customer and internal deliverables
• Leading the preparation and presentation of customer technical reviews and future business opportunities business awards.
• Ensures engineering bill of materials (EBOM) meets QCD targets throughout product development and launch process.
• Support customer program meetings as requested.
• Responsible for leading development of specific APQP documents
• Responsible for risk management utilizing DFMEA and DVP&R 
• Prototype build support as needed on-site with customer build support or problem resolution
• Coordinate physical testing requirements in alignment with DVP&R
• Lead technical discussions with customers and liaise with the UAD as necessary to ensure all technical requirements are understood and delivered. Report on technical progress and design issues, through written technical reports.
• Ensures product design meets SOW requirements.
• Review customer warranty issues and ensure these are addressed in future technical solutions.
• Support IP, Warranty, and VAVE activity
• Responsible for internal and customer change management execution
• Launch support as required at customer and internal plants

Your profile and competencies to succeed

The ideal candidate will have/be:

• Master's degree or BS degree in engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the automotive industry
• Cross functional Management skills
• Experience in customer relationship
• Leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in engineering project management
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and strong teamwork sense
• Must have global mindset

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, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA.

With over 137 500 people, including more than 12,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide.

In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 26.2 billion euros prior to IFRS 5. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index.

FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com