Quality Intern

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

New trends and expectations are reshaping the automotive industry. Inspired by the exciting new challenges associated with this revolution, FORVIA anticipates the future of mobility developing cutting-edge solutions for smart life on board and sustainable mobility. If you’re willing to contribute and create value for tomorrow’s cleaner and smarter mobility, FORVIA is the place to be.

FORVIA is looking for a year-round Quality Intern for its location in Simpsonville, KY.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The main missions of the role are:

• Support the Quality Department within Faurecia.
• Assisting the plant with the planning and implementation of new products and /or changes to the manufacturing process.
• Working with Supervisors and the Production Managers to solve issues relating to the customer and other plant issues.
• Coaching quick response, quality control
• Reporting problem solving actions in the Faurecia Quality Systems.
• Supporting the FES &P Manager and Quality Engineers on Faurecia Quality Systems implementation and changes.
• Supporting the team on day-to-day activities.
• Interfacing and communicating with a diverse workforce.
• Other responsibilities:
• Ensure full respect of HSE rules and regulations.
• Ensure respect for the environment and secure internal control of the plant.
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to promote and adhere to Faurecia’s code of ethics and code of management.
• Support and follow Being Faurecia values and convictions.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

The ideal candidate will have/be:

Minimum education level: Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Metrology, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.  Enrolled Full-time (12 credits per semester) Minimum 2.8 GPA.

Experience:

• Prior industrial experience; preferably in automotive.
• Proficient level in English (bi-lingual Spanish a plus)

Skills and competencies

• Self-Sufficient.
• Self-starter.
• Strong interpersonal and Team Skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suits (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
• Cultivate innovation comes up with useful ideas that are new, better, or unique
• Manage ambiguity deals comfortably with the uncertainty of change, effectively handles risk, can decide and act without the full picture, is calm and productive, even when things are up in the air, deals constructively with problems that do not have clear solutions or outcomes.

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, 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