Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Overview: 

Coordinate, supervise, and guide activities of the welding technicians in the plant.   Work with plant process and quality engineers to support the welding activities of the plant. The responsibilities of the weld team will include setting and documenting all welding parameters, weld trouble shooting, setting up preventative maintenance schedules of weld equipment and robots, and performing welding audits.  Responsible to make sure all the welding in the plant is meeting Faurecia and customer weld standards.  Assist in RFQ activates and work with launch teams on new programs to set welding parameters and program robots on new product Launches.  Lead welding scrap reduction activities in the plant.  Must be willing to travel to support launches and weld network activities.

 

Responsibilities:
•    Coordinate and supervise activities of welding technicians
•    Set and validate parameters on Semiautomatic, Automatic, and Robot Welding equipment for GMAW, GTAW, and RSW.
•    Supervise the programming, maintenance, and enhancement of welding paths on Motoman DX100, NX100, and XRC controllers as well as other robot manufactures.
•    Support RFQ’s for new welding equipment. 
•    Support machine runoff and machine acceptance.
•    Supervise and participate in weld training activities as needed.
•    Trouble shoot production welding equipment
•    Maintain Documents for Weld Standardization and WPS
•    Coordinate PM and Repairs on welding equipment
•    Coordinate PM and Maintenance of Calibration of Welding Robot Systems
•    Implement welding related cost saving within the plant.
•    Upgrade and maintain welding equipment to the Faureica Standards.
•    Perform welding audits.
•    Direct and support activities to ensure plant welding meets all customer and Faurecia welding standards and requirements.
•    Support activities to reduce welding scrap in the plant.
•    Support design engineering on new programs for design for manufacturing
•    Participate in welding network activities and training

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Competencies:
•    Thorough familiarity with the GMAW, GTAW, and RSW processes and equipment.
•    Knowledge of Stainless Steel Metallurgy
•    Resolves problems/conflicts, and mentors/coaches as needed.
•    Demonstrates analytical and problem solving ability.
•    Willingness to learn and work in a team environment.
•    Demonstrates integrity.

Education / Certification:
•    A minimum of 4 years experience as a welding technician at Faurecia and 10 years experience with welding at Faurecia. 
•    Must be able to pass the Faurecia weld training program for both GMAW and GTAW

 

Work Experience
•    Manual GMAW and GTAW skills are necessary  
•    Motoman robot programming experience is necessary
•    Welding experience of exhaust components at Faurecia is necessary

 

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role now or in the future. 

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.