Production VIE
Forvia · Pluak Daeng
Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader
What's the VIE Forvia Program all about?
The VIE Program of Forvia is an international young graduate program, which enables young graduates native from the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28 to work for one of our subsidiary around the world!
Business France, the French agency for international business development, is in charge of all the administrative procedures of your assignment. For further information, please visit the following links: https://www.civiweb.com/FR/le-volontariat-international.aspx and http://careers.faurecia.com/job-offers
PLEASE NOTE: as part of your international development, you cannot perform a VIE in the country of your citizenship.
Your mission, roles and responsibilities
We are looking for an Injection Production VIE for our establishment located at Pluak daeng, Thaïland.
As an Injection Production VIE, you will support the Injection Production team in achieving operational excellence through process optimization, equipment performance improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Automation teams, you will contribute to the performance and efficiency of the manufacturing operations.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the implementation and follow-up of improvement action plans on the shopfloor.
- Assisting with the implementation and validation of new equipment, machines, robots, tools, and molds.
- Monitoring and improving production equipment performance.
- Participating in troubleshooting activities and supporting root cause analysis.
- Supporting mold trials and industrialization activities.
- Contributing to problem-solving workshops and corrective action plans.
- Releasing and updating manufacturing layouts and process documentation.
- Providing day-to-day support to production teams to ensure operational efficiency.
- Participating in continuous improvement projects using lean manufacturing methodologies.
- Supporting and maintaining automation and DMC-related projects.
- Assisting with FES internal audits and ensuring compliance with company standards.
- Conducting injection capacity studies and providing recommendations for optimization.
- Supporting the resolution of quality-related issues and driving action plans for sustainable improvements.
- Tracking and reporting key production performance indicators, including:
- Cycle Time
- TRS (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
- SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Dies)
- Quality performance metrics
Your profile and competencies to succeed
- Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
- Eligible for the VIE program.
- Previous internship, apprenticeship, or project experience in a manufacturing environment is highly appreciated.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Interest in injection molding processes, industrial performance, and production management.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen is a plus.
- Ability to analyze production data and transform findings into actionable improvement plans.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate across functions.
- Autonomous, proactive, and results-oriented mindset.Good proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Fluent English is required; additional languages are considered an advantage.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, international, and multicultural manufacturing environment.
What we can do for you
- You will work within an international team full of energy;
- You will work on challenges that matter;
- You will find a strong emphasis on talent development and abundant opportunities for growth;
- You will have the autonomy to launch processes and to be accountable for them as a process owner;
- A powerful VIE community spirit within Forvians.
Why join us
FORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA.
With over 137 500 people, including more than 12,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide.
In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 26.2 billion euros prior to IFRS 5. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index.
FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com