Plant Production Quality Engineer level 1

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your profile and competencies to succeed Job title: Plant Quality & Warranty Engineer

Location: Pretoria

Department: Quality

Reports to: Quality Manager

Closing date for applications: 11 September 2026

Main Mission A warranty engineer investigates product failures, analysis warranty claims, and collaborates with suppliers and internal teams to implement corrective actions and improve product liability.

Overall Responsibilities And Duties

• Claim Management: Review, validate and process warranty claims monitoring customer portals and tracking accuracy.
• Failure & Root Cause Analysis: Diagnose product defects and perform structured problem-solving (such as 8D, 5Why, or Ishikawa methods)
• Supplier & Cross-Functional Liaison: Act as the technical bridge between manufacturing, engineering, procurement, and external suppliers to recover costs of non-quality (NQC) and drive corrective fixes.
• Reporting & KPIs: Track key performance indicators for warranty costs, claim turnaround times, and failure trends to generate daily, weekly, or monthly performance reports.
• Represent customer requirements internally
• Assist with the achievement of Quality objectives and monitor progress
• Monitor adherence of activities to the control plan and standard work instructions, initiate corrections if necessary.
• Active participation in QRCI activity
• Ensure compliance with all safety/regulation standards
• Assist where relevant the Customer Engineer to Preparation of documentation and customer feedback on quality problems/complaints
• Interrupt the manufacturing or the delivery of products when Quality is not assured.
• Authorised to stop the line when not meeting the quality standards.
• Act as a key interface to customers on warranty-related topics This is a hands-on role with real ownership, visibility, and impact on customer satisfaction.
• Direct contact with key stakeholders — both internally and externally.
• Manage warranty parts and inventory, including labelling, tracking, and sending technical requests to manufacturers when needed .
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to reduce repeated failures and enhance product quality .
• Support local quality groups and production teams with timely analysis and recommendations.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have/be:

• Minimum education level: Degree or equivalent qualification in Industrial engineering/ quality sciences.

Experience

• Typically, 2–4 years in automotive warranty, aftersales, or technical service; experience with OEM warranty systems is advantageous.
• Previous experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.

Technical Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Strong understanding of Interior systems product-specific technical expertise.

• Analytical and diagnostic skills to evaluate warranty claims and identify root causes.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for reporting and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Competent interpretation of technical specifications, drawings, and customer requirements.
• Knowledge of measurement
• Understanding of manufacturing processes
• Negotiation skills
• Ability to present data effectively

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