Injection Molding Process Engineer

About Faurecia

Faurecia products and systems are in one out of three vehicles on the road today, including vehicles manufactured by the biggest and most well-known automotive brands in every region of the world.

Our comprehensive offer for SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY includes zero-emission hydrogen solutions, ultra-low emissions solutions, systems for advanced driver assistance and products made with a range of optimized and sustainable materials.

With our COCKPIT OF THE FUTURE, we create value for brands and connected experiences for consumers with our expertise in seating, interiors, lighting, body electronics, sensors, actuators and other display technologies and cockpit electronics.

But Faurecia is also so much more than a top-7 global automotive and technology leader. We inspire safer, more comfortable, more personalized, and more sustainable mobility. We create advanced solutions to accelerate the transition towards CO2 neutrality.

We believe people matter. We work on challenges that matter. If you join us, you’ll take a journey that matters.

We’re hiring a Process Engineer in our Louisville, KY Interiors Plant!

Our Interior Systems Division is looking for a Process Engineer for its manufacturing facility in Louisville, KY to ensure series production meets customer requirements and support the continuous improvement process in the plant.

The main role of the Process Engineer is to verify quality, safety, and equipment uptime in their designated area. They provide engineering support to the assigned UAP and assists maintenance in supporting the plant through trouble shooting / problem solving methodologies to eliminate down time and decrease quality defects to the customer.

You’ll work on challenges that matter

This job will require you to

• Ensure that series production meets customer requirements

• Support to the continuous improvement process

• Ensure the plant readiness to launch successful new programs

• Manage and report key ME indicators

Series production

• Procurement of manufacturing equipment under consideration of demanded security, quality and environmental protection and their preservation

• Equipment and tooling follow-up

• Support the engineering change management process

• Update manufacturing routines and work instructions

• Keep processes (machines, tools, procedures) at best possible level in compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental regulations and Quality, Cost & Delivery

• (QCD)

• Build the engineering budget and the plant CAPEX; and ensure their application

• Monitor capacity utilization

• Plan, monitor and coordinate the work of external companies

• Create and introduce procedures regarding the tasks of his field of responsibility

• Support problem solving initiatives

• Participate to the plant PDP

Continuous improvement process:

• Support the continuous improvement process in following:

• Labor,

• Quality,

• Equipment and tooling,

• Space,

• Work conditions

Plant readiness to launch new programs

• Participate in the definition of the production process and selection of machines and equipment

• Define plant layout to support new products launches

• Lead the installation process of new machines and equipment

• Support production in the start of new processes to ensure a successful SOP (initial samples, run @ rate, work instructions) People Management

• Staff, train coach, assess and develop the plant manufacturing engineering team(direct or dotted line)

• Support and train other networks/functions

• Participation in the management of the expertise network (knowledge capitalization)

• Comply and reinforce the Code of Management and Code of Ethics as it applies within the perimeter of Human Resources

• To uphold and reinforce the Code of Ethics and the Code of Management as it applies within Human Resources• Comply with and reinforce the appropriate Code of Ethics as it applies to the confidentiality of employee’s personal data and the protection of HR related documents

Reporting

• Manage ME key indicators (TRS: change over, cycle time, reliability…)

• Assist with additional tasks as assigned by company

• Follow values established within Being Faurecia. Act with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as with autonomy and accountability

• Act in accordance with the behaviors as established in Faurecia’s Code of Ethics and Code of Management

• Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to  Faurecia’s Code of Ethics and Code of Management

The ideal candidate

To succeed in this position, you will ideally have:

Authorities

• Authority to enter purchase requisitions for area

• Authority to communicate with vendors for support

• Make machine changes as needed

Knowledge / Skills

• Prior experience in robots including programming and trouble-shooting preferred.

• Prior Injection Molding processing and troubleshooting experience.

• Experience with PLC programming and/or troubleshooting a plus.

• Trained in Faurecia Excellence System and Program Management System

• Basic financial skills (costing, budget, investment)

• Leadership skills and international mindset

• Ability to interface with other functions - Networking capabilities.

• Fluent in English

Education / Experience:

• Minimum 1-5 Years Manufacturing, Prior Injection Molding Experience Preferred

• Minimum education level: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

We believe people matter

Faurecia is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Join us, and take a journey that matters