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Process Engineer Level 2

Forvia · Fraser, MI

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Level
Engineer
Team
Process
Degree
Required
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Automotive
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level process role at Forvia (automotive) in Fraser, MI. You will be responsible for managing the product interface with product development, contributing to the engineering change management process, supporting continuous improvement and production, and participating in the manufacturing engineering network.

They ask for
3+ years · degree required
Tools it names
FMEA

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Process Engineer roles in Michigan: typical posted base $78k–$130k.

Median of the low and high ends of 14 live postings that list pay, out of 33 process engineer openings in Michigan, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Michigan plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 32 other live process postings in Michigan.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $78k–$130k, from 14 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Tooling 52%
  • ✓ FMEA 45%
  • New product launch 45%
  • Lean 39%
  • Root cause 39%
  • Six Sigma 36%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

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How to get in at this plant

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  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Process team at Forvia

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  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

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  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
    • How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

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  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

This plant: Forvia in Fraser

5 other open roles at this site.

Full description from ForviaAs posted on their careers site.Show

responsibilities

Are you a skilled and creative process engineer who can design and implement efficient and ergonomic production processes in a dynamic environment? Do you want to work for a leading company in the auto industry that values innovation and quality? If so, you might be the ideal candidate for the Process Engineer position at Forvia.

As the Process Engineer, you will be responsible for managing the product interface with product development, contributing to the engineering change management process, supporting continuous improvement and production, and participating in the manufacturing engineering network. You will also design, implement, and monitor the production processes, ensuring the feasibility, productivity, and quality of the products.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Minimum education level

  • ✓Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, preferably in production or mechanical engineering

Professional Experience

  • ✓At least 3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in the auto industry
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Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and

Skills and competencies

  • •Technically skilled on product and process design, such as FMEA, TAKT time, and ergonomics
  • •Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  • •International mindset, with the ability to work in a multicultural environment
  • •English required, other languages are a plus

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future.

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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 is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.

With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.

As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.

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