Quality Engineer at FORVIA in Fort Wayne, IN

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

As a member of the Plant quality team, the Plant Quality engineer is to provide coaching and leadership to ensure the application of the quality assurance system to meet customer requirements.

Responsibilities  Perform the role of the Customer within the Plant  Coach and train the operator/GAP leaders/supervisors on the quality principles of Faurecia and Customer specifics  Champion QSE activities and coach plant personnel  Manage ISO1400 & IATF16949/ FES through the FCP’s  Manage continuous improvement activities  Stop Customer shipments of nonconforming products  Responsible for presenting, in conjunction with the Program Quality Leader, the initial customer PPAP for all parts produced within Faurecia (Re-PPAP of engineering changes/process changes/in-sourcing)  Engineering changes: update documentation to support engineering changes  Quality Documentation Update and maintain the control plan and support PFMEA updates with the plant process engineer  Manage the Customer Liasons, where applicable and feedback concerns to the plant via PTEPS into QSS (Review and monitor complaint status until closure)  Ensure customer/internal complaints are adequately answered, on time, and using FIS problem solving methodology with active participation from production personnel. (QRQC, Quality Walls, etc)  Communicate Warranty claims with the Plant engineering and follow-up with the Plant’s action plans for the claims  Assist with any additional tasks as assigned by the company  Access and feedback customer concerns through the customer-specific portals.  Update and manage all internal/external

Your profile and competencies to succeed

The ideal candidate will have/be:  Minimum 3 years’ experience in an industrial environment, preferred automotive supplier  Proven competency in Control plans, D/PFMEA’s, Process Audits, ISO14001, & TS16949, Key characteristic management, 8D/Corrective action skills, APQP, MSA, SPC, & PPAP.  Experience with OEM specific quality requirements  Results oriented with strong written and oral communication skills  Basic skills in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint)  Ability to work in a matrix organization  Proficient level of English  Customer Focus; Drive Results; Collaborates With Others

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. https://www.forvia.com