Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Position Summary: As a member of the Plant Quality Team, the Lab Quality Supervisor shall manage the day to day Laboratory operations, in addition to planning and management of employee(s).  The Lab Supervisor plans for short and long term improvement, development and growth of the Lab as well as maintains the budgets.  The Lab Quality Supervisor will support the quality department activities and promote continuous improvement of current processes. 

Responsibilities:
•    He/She provides technical support for internal and external customers relating to measuring and testing
•    Organize all the measurement and testing activities based on the different programs and production requests
•    Develop and maintains systems to ensure integrity of records, analysis of data and reports
•    Meet/ exceed budgeted financial expectations for the laboratory by optimizing costs of external calibration or verification 
•    Ensures all lab staff are adequately competent/ polyvalent to perform all required job functions and that proficiency records are maintained
•    Carrying out all PPE and safety rules as required within the laboratory 
•    Obtains and maintains all related normative and customer specifications related to measurement and testing (ISO, SAE, ASTM, DIN, etc.)
•    Understand customer requirements to organize lab procedures, schedules and staffing to meet expectations (control plan, OK 1st piece, annual layout, etc.)
•    Verify the capability of the equipment for the characteristic to measure (MSA studies)
•    Responsible to maintain the calibration schedule and records of all measuring and test equipment related to Key product characteristic (KPC) and Key control characteristic (KCC)
•    Analyze test/ measurement data to determine product conformity 
•    Recommends measures to improve testing procedures, use of equipment, and needs for new equipment
•    Capitalizes on knowledge and shares best practices / lessons learned across organization and within the site
•    Commitment to the highest ethical standards and adherence to:
o    Faurecia Group Code of Ethics 
o    Faurecia Group Code of Management
o    Faurecia Group Environmental Policy
o    Faurecia Group Quality Policy
•    All other duties as assigned by the company
 

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Authorities: 
•    Request correcting a product in case of product requirement is not met (fit, form, function)
•    Take out of service any measuring tool or equipment out of calibration not meeting MSA requirements 
•    Report to upper management/leadership on product made or shipped with tools and equipment out of calibration. Escalation must be reported immediately to the Plant Quality Manager upon observance of S&R non-compliance

Knowledge / Skills:
•    Presentation skills, both verbal and written
•    Proficient level of English
•    Able to collect, analyze, and present facts and data (MS Office, Minitab, etc.)
•    Knowledge of product and process 
•    Skillful problem-solving techniques to prevent issue reoccurrence 
•    Customer oriented
•    Positive critical thinking behavior
•    Primary knowledge of capabilities and limitations of test equipment within the laboratory

Education / Experience:
•    Minimum education level:  Bachelor’s degree in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred 
•    Minimum 2 years related experience in a laboratory manufacturing environment (automotive industry preferred)
•    Experience with various Quality system methodologies: 8D, 3 Legs and 5 Why´s, LEAN manufacturing, Pareto analysis and statistical studies
•    Highly practiced in Automotive requirements (ISO 9001/ IATF 16949, VDA, IEC 17025, etc.) preferred
•    Certified in MSA Core tool from AIAG preferred 
•    Experienced with OEM customer specific requirements / standards
•    Experience with coordinate-measuring machines (CMM) 
•    Proficient in reading geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T) 
 

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.