Now Hiring - Business Developer - Sustainable Materials in Auburn Hills, MI

About Faurecia

Faurecia products and systems are in one out of three vehicles on the road today, including vehicles manufactured by the biggest and most well-known automotive brands in every region of the world.

Our comprehensive offer for SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY includes zero-emission hydrogen solutions, ultra-low emissions solutions, systems for advanced driver assistance and products made with a range of optimized and sustainable materials.

With our COCKPIT OF THE FUTURE, we create value for brands and connected experiences for consumers with our expertise in seating, interiors, lighting, body electronics, sensors, actuators and other display technologies and cockpit electronics.

But Faurecia is also so much more than a top-7 global automotive and technology leader. We inspire safer, more comfortable, more personalized and more sustainable mobility. We create advanced solutions to accelerate the transition towards CO2 neutrality.

We believe people matter. We work on challenges that matter. If you join us, you’ll take a journey that matters.

MATERI’ACT a Forvia company, provides sustainable materials amongst all Faurecia Business Groups and to be one of the major contributors to Faurecia CO2 Reduction Roadmap accordingly to Paris agreement.

MATERI’ACT is all new and is a fast-growing division and aims to reach 80 employees by the end of 2022.

Working inside MATERI’ACT is a unique opportunity to evolve in an outstanding environment including new technologies, clean tech, new materials to build tomorrow’s vehicles by collaborating with the biggest brands.

We’re hiring a Sustainable Materials Business Developer for MATERI’ACT!

Our MATERI’ACT Division is looking for a Sustainable Materials Business Developer in our Auburn Hills, MI office.) The Business Developer will be responsible for the development and the consolidation of a regional supply chain including feedstock & recycling partners, from the sourcing to the delivery to Forvia plants or others.

You’ll work on challenges that matter

This job will require you to:

• Scouting of recycled and bio feedstocks inside your dedicated region following the global Forvia annual requirements: recycled polymers such as polyolefins or styrenics, biomass to integrate into compounds..
• Discussions with potential partners. Products validation regarding internal specifications & pricing. Organization of trials campaign with the support of the Engineering team.
• Development and consolidation of the complete value chain to bring the sustainable products directly into Forvia facilities by subcontracting or integrating additional recycling or refining or processing operations.
• Scouting for new materials in support of the internal innovation process.
• The Sustainable Feedstock Business Developer will report to the Feedstock & Recycling Manager NAO, based in Auburn Hills and will be in permanent contact with his/her homologs from other regions, with the engineering Team and the Purchasing Department.
• As each teammate within Forvia, he/she will receive the support of all the resources of an international & recognized Group.

The ideal candidate

To succeed in this position, you will ideally have:

• The profile should come with an experience in recycling or biomass activities in an international environment.
• Interpersonal skills and analytical mind should be expected skills for this position.
• Ability to build strong relationship with partners and colleagues.
• Able to work in a team in a multicultural and foreign environment.
• MS in Engineering with 5+ years of experience
• English is mandatory

We believe people matter

Faurecia is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Join us, and take a journey that matters

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Business development: 1 year (Required)
• Sales: 1 year (Required)
• sustainable materials: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Auburn Hills, MI 48326