Central Design Quality Engineer

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Overall responsibilities and duties:
Develop and maintain the Design Quality handbook and further standards within Design Quality.
Identify and streamline topics in the context of Design Quality on a Business Group level for the company.
Support the creation and maintenance of guidelines for Design Quality, Functional Safety, and Cyber Security.
Align necessary adjustments on our processes and ensure their implementation in alignment with our Tools & Process team (e.g., related to Automotive SPICE 4).
Collaborate with global (on BG level) and local teams (in the Divisions) to implement process improvements.
Provide expert guidance on safety, security, and ASPICE standards, but also more general quality driven approaches.
Support the resolution of quality issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives for example based on FMEAs, 5Why or Ishikawa
Conduct technical reviews, audits, and assessments in projects and with suppliers.
Coordinate external assessments and audits.

The main missions of the role are:
Support on standardization topics for Design Quality on a global level
Identify global process improvement opportunities and streamline activities with focus on Design Quality.
Provide expert guidance on safety, security, and ASPICE standards.
Conduct and manage internal and external assessments and audits.

The ideal candidate will have/be:
Bachelor s / Master s degree in an engineering-related field (System, Software, Hardware, or similar).
Extensive knowledge of safety, security, and ASPICE standards.
Strong background in the automotive industry.
Ability to lead and execute audits/assessments.
Experience in providing guidance and support for compliance.
Proficiency in identifying process weaknesses and developing improvement strategies.

Experience:
Proven experience in the automotive industry (at least 5 years).
Experience in process assessment, audits, and capability determination.
Experience in providing guidance and support for safety, security, and ASPICE compliance.
Experience in quality-driven approaches, like FMEA; FTA, 5Why and Ishikawa

Skills and Competencies:
Highly motivated and able to work independently.
Strong team player in an international environment.
Strong communication and presentation skills in English.
Confident in driving escalations, but in a collaborative and solution-oriented way.
Experienced in implementing practical and sustainable solutions.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

• 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. Youll 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.