AI Solutions Architect

Your mission, roles and responsibilities FORVIA is seeking an AI Solutions Architect to drive the adoption of AI across our North American manufacturing operations. This newly created role will focus on identifying, evaluating, and scaling practical AI solutions that improve quality, productivity, and operational performance. This is not a pure development role. We're looking for someone who can identify the right AI use cases, evaluate technologies and vendors, recommend scalable solutions, and help move initiatives from proof of concept into production. What You'll Do Identify and prioritize high-value AI opportunities across manufacturing operations Evaluate AI technologies, platforms, and implementation partners Design scalable AI solution architectures for manufacturing, engineering, and enterprise use cases Lead AI initiatives from concept through deployment and industrialization Partner with operations, quality, engineering, IT, and business leaders to deliver measurable results Serve as a technical liaison with AI technology providers including Microsoft, NVIDIA, and other solution partners Key Areas of Focus AI-powered quality inspection Computer vision and anomaly detection Weld inspection Manufacturing process optimization Knowledge management and knowledge retrieval Design support Workflow automation Business process automation Generative AI and agent-based solutions Decision support applications Identification of future AI opportunities across business functions Your profile and competencies to succeed Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field Experience implementing AI, machine learning, computer vision, or digital transformation solutions in a manufacturing environment Strong understanding of AI technologies and their practical business applications Experience evaluating vendors, platforms, and technical solutions Track record of delivering technology projects from concept through production deployment Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Preferred Qualifications Manufacturing, automotive, or high-volume industrial experience Experience with quality systems, MES, or shop-floor technologies Knowledge of cloud platforms, data architecture, and AI deployment practices 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr