ME Trainee/Intern

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The ME Trainee position is intended for a Mechanical Engineering graduate or final-year student, with a strong interest in an industrial/manufacturing environment and regular shopfloor exposure.

The main mission of the role is to support cross-functional activities related to new industrial projects, working closely with Engineering, Logistics and Operations teams, while developing technical, organizational and process knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support the monitoring, processing and administrative follow-up of customer requests during the program phase of new projects;
• Assist in the advanced preparation of components required for production series within the scope of new projects;
• Participate in the inventory control of raw material and finished goods linked to new projects;
• Support the coordination of administrative processes between the different departments involved (Engineering, Logistics, Production, Quality);
• Attend and actively participate in regular project follow-up meetings, contributing to status updates and action tracking;
• Collaborate in the definition and execution of packaging tests and road-tests, under the supervision of senior engineers;
• Contribute to the identification of improvement opportunities, challenging existing physical and administrative flows, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives related to new projects.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

To succeed as an ME Trainee, you should combine a solid technical foundation with a proactive mindset and strong interest in an industrial environment.

Profile

• Degree (or final-year student) in Mechanical Engineering or a related Engineering field;
• Strong interest in manufacturing environments, with willingness to be present on the shopfloor;
• Motivation to learn and develop skills in Engineering, Logistics and Project Management;
• Interest in new project development and cross-functional collaboration.
• Analytical and structured thinking, with the ability to understand processes and follow project milestones;
• Organizational and planning skills, enabling effective follow-up of tasks, inventories and administrative flows;
• Communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to interact with multiple departments (Engineering, Logistics, Production, Quality);
• Proactivity and sense of responsibility, showing initiative in supporting project activities and identifying improvement opportunities;
• Problem-solving mindset, with curiosity to challenge existing processes and suggest enhancements;
• Ability to work with data, documentation and basic reporting tools;
• Attention to detail and reliability in the execution of tasks;
• Good command of English (spoken and written) is a plus, in an international or customer-facing context.

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.