Welding Engineer

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

In his/her field of expertise, and through either plant, program or generic processes, the Process Specialist will:

• Support processes development and improvement, and validate product innovations
• Ensure development and deployment of process standards, design checklist and guidelines, best practices
• Support programs, plants and suppliers for process issues
• Maintain a tooling and equipment database

You will be working on challenges that matters.

Plant processes:

• Continuous improvement: contribute to continuous improvement of processes, tooling and equipment.
• Trouble shooting: Support production or parts suppliers to solve problems related to his/her field of expertise.
• Maintenance of series production: Engineering Change Management: Analyze, validate and implement process modifications related to his/her field of expertise. Maintain a local database of tooling and equipment to support capacity management.
• Program: Feedback existing status and plant’s recommendations for process issues. Participate to tooling and equipment follow-up and validations. Support reception and start-up of tooling and equipment.
• Standards and best practices: Ensure application of process standards. Identify best practices for his/her expertise network.

Program processes:

• Simultaneous Engineering. Ensure that checklists and guidelines for product design are applied.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

• Diploma/ degree in industrial engineering or manufacturing engineering
• 5 to 7 years of experience in laser welding, resistance welding, and GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) processes.
• Experience in new program launches, including the development and implementation of welding processes, and the development of PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), Control Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams.
• Experience in technical documentation, including parameter sheets and process documentation.
• Welding certification is highly desirable.
• GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) interpretation.
• Experience with KUKA and ABB robotic systems.
• Experience with TRUMPF laser welding equipment.
• Cycle time calculation and cycle time balancing.
• Proficiency in engineering design software:
  • SolidWorks
  • CATIA
  • Autodesk Inventor

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