Injection molding and Tooling IPEX Specialist 1 1

Position Summary

The role of IPEX Specialist is to link the production units and the technical services, ensuring the processing of information and providing technical and industrial solutions. He/she will be responsible of process definition and implementation in accordance with the state of the art, standards from GTS and Global IPEX. The IPEX Specialist coordinates productivity actions, supports product modifications within the production unit, and deploys best practices within his/her domain through an IPEX Network.

Responsibilities

• Product Interface: Interface with Product Engineer (R&D) for monitoring the product design during serial life.
• Injection Process Definition: Define the manufacturing process documents, perform PFMEA, participate to the definitions of new tools & equipment and its implementations with the IPM/IPE during program phases, define investment and manpower needs, release and update the plant/cell lay-out on his/her perimeter, define cycle time in line with tact time and standard operations.
• Injection Process Implementation: Contribute to the installation and deployment of production means, support on the machine reception before transfer to plant, organize and maintain overall KPI, analyze malfunctions and participate in the implementation of FES processes (QRCI, SW, SMED, Equipment Care, and Control Plan).
• Continuous Improvement: Conduct manufacturing productivity analysis and improvements, perform and track actions for continuous improvement, advise and provide technical assistance to UAP managers to solve occurring problems in the manufacturing process, perform process improvements through IPEX Roadmap guidance, capitalize the feedback and provide the best practices together with IPEX network.
• IPEX Network: Interface with IPEX network (country, region or BG) for problem solving and best practice exchanges, participate in regional IPEX workshops and meetings, coach and provide training to Process Technicians and Plant Process Engineers on his/her domain, lead LLS sharing within his/her perimeter at region or BG levels, organize and foster relationship between the plants, identify potentials: support the development of individuals in his/her domain, contribute to the creation of new standards and guidelines with Global IPEX and GTS.
• Health / Safety / Environment: Meet HSE guidelines and instructions, support the leadership and commitment from top management according to the Group environmental and quality policy, commit to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia’s Code of Ethics, Code of Management.

Profile and Competencies to Succeed

• Diploma/degree in industrial engineering or manufacturing engineering
• 2+ years in the automotive industry

Your Profile and Competencies to Succeed

• Working knowledge of processes and materials including injection molding thermoplastics and its processing, 2k Injection, Gas assist injection, Microjet and Back-injection
• Experience in continuous improvement and process improvements through IPEX Roadmap guidance
• Ability to lead and coach others in your domain
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Passion for sustainability and innovative solutions

What We Can Do For You

• An engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
• Opportunities for career development with a global team of over 157,000 people in more than 40 countries.
• A multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration.
• Tools and resources to ensure you remain at the forefront of mobility.
• Training opportunities through FORVIA University (five campuses around the world).
• A commitment to ethical standards and adherence to Faurecia’s Code of Ethics, Code of Management.

About the Company

• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries.
• We are dedicated to achieving CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045, aligning with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
• We are a pioneer in the automotive industry, focusing on recyclability and circular economy.
• We are committed to lifelong learning and fostering a learning environment.
• We are a global leader in sustainable mobility, bringing together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions.