FORVIA, a global leader in sustainable automotive technologies, is hiring a Plant Production Quality Engineer in Silao, Guanajuato. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with quality systems, driving continuous improvement, and supporting new projects to advance cleaner and smarter mobility.

What You'll Do

Ensure compliance with implemented system requirements (IATF 16949, ISO 14001, C-TPAT) focused on Quality.
Define and update inspection instructions according to the control plan (e.g., final inspection instructions, first piece OK, control charts).
Approve work instructions on production lines and ensure all necessary inspections are included, necessary time is included in standardized work sheets, and measurement equipment is available and meets requirements (MSA).
Ensure respect for the control plan.
Archive all Quality records according to the control plan and the record retention procedure.
Support production supervisors in implementing the 8 Quality basics (training, implementation, monitoring, alerting in case of deviation).
Conduct regular audits (covering all shifts) to ensure operators respect standardized work.
Actively participate in 8Ds/FAST/KATA of UAP and ensure rigorous application of the methodology.
Update UAP Quality indicators daily and ensure quality indicators are followed by line GAP leaders.
Drive continuous improvement in the UAP.
Has the authority to stop any non-conforming product and/or process and immediately escalate to the Quality Manager.
Support activities for new projects and Engineering Changes within the assigned area.

What We're Looking For

Minimum education level: Industrial, Manufacturing and/or Mechanical Engineer.
Minimum 3 years of Quality experience focused on the automotive industry.
Training as an internal auditor in IATF, LPA, CQI-15, CIQ.
Experience in PPAP; APQP: Process Flow, AMEF, Control Plan, Process Flow Diagram, and handling of KPC/KCC.
Geometric Tolerances/Blueprint reading.
Experience in problem-solving methodology: 8D.
Use of SAP, Minitab, Microsoft Office, MLEAN.
Knowledge of customer specifications (GM: SQMS, SPPS, SCMS, SCDB Chrysler: GIM, NCT, Global Score Card, CQMS, Change Notice, 3CPR).
Schedule availability.
Valid passport and visa (desirable).

Technical Stack

SAP
Minitab
Microsoft Office
MLEAN

Team & Environment

You will report directly to the Plant Quality Manager, joining a team dedicated to upholding the highest quality standards in a dynamic automotive manufacturing environment.

Benefits & Compensation

Engaging and dynamic environment contributing to sustainable mobility technologies.
Career development opportunities as the seventh-largest global automotive supplier with over 157,000 employees in 40+ countries.
A learning environment with over 22 hours of training via FORVIA University.
Multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration.
Commitment to CO2 Net Zero by 2045, certified with SBTI Net-Zero Standard.

Work Mode

This is a full-time, onsite position based at our production facility in Silao, Guanajuato.

FORVIA is an equal opportunity employer. We cultivate a learning environment dedicated to remaining at the forefront of mobility, and welcome team players with a collaborative mindset who thrive in fast-changing environments.