Plant Quality Manager Level 3 Job in Faurecia Automotive Seating India Private Limited

Position: Plant Quality Manager Level 3

Location: Pune

Company: FORVIA A Global Leader in Sustainable Mobility

About FORVIA

At FORVIA, we lead the way in sustainable and advanced mobility technologies. As the world s 7th largest automotive supplier, we employ over 157,000 people in 43 countries, driving innovation in clean mobility, vehicle interiors, and smart technologies. Our mission is to deliver high-performance, environmentally responsible solutions that make mobility safer, more comfortable, and more connected.

Your Mission

As Plant Quality Manager, you will lead the implementation and execution of quality systems at the plant level, ensuring compliance with FORVIA s standards and customer requirements. You will play a pivotal role in driving continuous improvement, managing customer relationships, and ensuring quality excellence across all plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Focus: Act as the voice of the customer within the plant to ensure all expectations and requirements are met or exceeded.
• Quality Leadership: Define plant-level quality objectives and KPIs, track progress, and implement corrective and preventive actions as needed.
• System Compliance: Ensure the plant s Quality Management System aligns with the Faurecia Excellence System (FES), including adherence to relevant standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, etc.).
• Team Development: Structure, lead, and develop the plant quality organization to support operational needs and strategic objectives.
• Process Ownership: Monitor and improve quality processes, conduct audits, and manage risk across production, logistics, and engineering functions.
• Issue Resolution: Take proactive steps to stop production or delivery if quality risks are identified ensuring product integrity and customer satisfaction.
• Supplier Collaboration: Partner with Purchasing and Supplier Quality teams to resolve supplier-related quality issues and improve supplier performance.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the plant complies with all applicable environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Performance Reporting: Maintain quality records and documentation, and report quality results to internal and external stakeholders.

Your Profile

Education & Experience

• Bachelor s degree in Engineering (Master s preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Proven experience in managing customer relationships and leading cross-functional teams.

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of production quality systems and methodologies (e.g., APQP, PPAP, FMEA, 8D).
• Process-driven approach with a focus on root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Working knowledge of industry standards (IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, etc.).

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making abilities.
• Effective collaborator across departments and with external partners.
• Bi-lingual preferred (English required; French or German is a plus).
• High integrity with a commitment to FORVIA s ethical standards and management principles.

What We Offer

• Impactful Work: Contribute to the advancement of sustainable automotive technologies.
• Global Career Path: Access a world of opportunities across 40+ countries.
• Continuous Learning: Benefit from over 22 hours of annual training through FORVIA University and five global campuses.
• Diverse Culture: Thrive in a multicultural, inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and global collaboration.
• Sustainability Commitment: Join a company recognized as the first global automotive group certified by the SBTi Net-Zero Standard, with a clear commitment to reach CO Net Zero by 2045.

Why Join FORVIA?

We re more than a technology company we re a movement towards smarter, safer, and more sustainable mobility. Whether it s through clean powertrains, smart interiors, or circular economy initiatives, we are helping shape the future of transportation. Join us in making a lasting impact, not just in the automotive world, but for society as a whole.