Innovation Technical Leader

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Overall responsibilities and duties:

In charge to drive an innovation project (concept, project timing ,validation according to the innovation process).

Criteria: leads innovation projects with break-through innovation product

The main missions of the role are:

Technical responsibilities:

Define:

Innovation project planning

Technical targets definition

Ensure:

Innovation PMS milestone deliverables for assigned project

Compliance to the Innovation Delivery Process and deliverables

Proper resource definition and allocation on each project

That all risks on innovation projects are properly assessed, managed and removed,

Report Innovation status (IRC, MIC, Gates)

Report & Promote Innovation internally

To secure Intellectual protection of product design with the help of IP team

Prepare project presentations as per standard innovation contract

Interactions with OEMs for product demonstrations, understanding feedbacks, specials requirements

Support:

Coordinate with marketing for business related KPIs and information.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have/be:

Minimum education level: Master’s degree in engineering

Experience :

8+ years of experience in Automotive Systems, Complete Seat, Structures & Components (Design/Testing/Manufacturing)

Project management processes

Skills and competencies

Driver for results

Dealing with ambiguity

Problem solving

Leadership, team building, experience in management could be a plus

Communication and presentation skills

English required

Travelling if required.

Learning on fly

Directing 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 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.