Immersion at the heart of the FDI universe
At FDI, new employees begin their career with an immersive experience: an induction day on the production site. An opportunity to delve into the heart of FDI universe and discover its activities, products, know-how and professions.
Discovery of the product life cycle for new FDI employees
The immersion day offers a complete view of the FDI product life cycle, enabling you to discover the :
- Conception,
- Industrialisation,
- SMC production,
- Testing & validation,
- Assembly,
- Packaging,
- Shipment.
Presentation of 4.0 production site to new FDI employees
New employees also have the opportunity to discover FDI’s 4.0 production tools. During their immersion at the production site, friendly employees discover :
- Mycronic’s latest-generation SMC (Surface-Mounted Component) lines,
- DEK screen printing machines,
- ERSA 13-zone melting furnaces,
- The X3 laser marking machine,
- And many more…
The presentation of FDI’s industrial resources provides a concrete and improved understanding of all the trades and technologies used at FDI, from support services to production and dispatch.
Active participation of new employees in the manufacture of FDI electronic boards
During their integration, new FDI employees play an active role in the manufacture of electronic boards and hardware for FDI access control, intercom and IoT systems. For example, collaborators are invited to :
- Assemble components on PCB (Printed Circuit Board),
- Test electronic boards to ensure correct operation,
- Assemble access management, intercom or IoT systems,
- Pack finished products,
- Prepare and dispatch orders.
This hands-on approach enables new recruits to discover FDI’s library of professions, products and expertise on a larger scale.
Introduction to FDI premises and rituals for new employees
New FDI employees have the opportunity to quickly familiarize themselves with their work environment and colleagues.
During the immersion day, FDI organizes a detailed tour of the premises, enabling new arrivals to discover the modern, bright premises of its Cholet site. This visit is also an opportunity to unveil FDI’s friendly and user-friendly equipment, such as :
- Relaxation areas,
- The FDI gym,
- Large outdoor areas (terrace, petanque court, etc.),
- The company restaurant with FDI’s head chef.
This visit enables new employees to familiarize themselves fully with their new working environment, fostering a global understanding of FDI values and rituals.
Presentation of all departments, their missions, objectives and teams
As soon as they arrive, new employees are welcomed to FDI in small groups, facilitating their integration. During this day, the heads of each department present their teams, missions and objectives to new arrivals.
New employees have the opportunity to talk with production managers, from design to dispatch, as well as with support service managers.
The FDI team also takes the opportunity to take the photos for the trombinoscope, so that everyone can associate faces and names.
FDI’s new employees get off to a flying start
As part of the integration process, FDI offers new employees :
- A friendly welcome kit to get you started,
- The welcome booklet outlining FDI’s activities and operations,
- Organizational charts showing the organization of support, production and design departments,
- A frieze detailing the stages of integration at FDI.
As a result, friendly newcomers are ideally equipped to start their FDI adventure.
Integration in line with FDI values for new employees
This integration program contributes to a friendly, positive and collaborative working environment. As a result, each new member of staff starts his or her career at FDI with a better understanding of the products, manufacturing processes and teams, and is ready to invest fully in his or her tasks.
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Our values
In line with the principle of “Friendly Development & Innovation” and the values it embodies, FDI is committed every day to working alongside its employees, suppliers, customers and partners. The aim is to guarantee high quality standards while offering personalized support.
Friendly
Founded on the principles of proximity, cohesion and humility, the FDI spirit guides all our teams and projects. FDI’s priority is to place customer relations at the heart of the process, making its practices accessible and promoting local communication.
FDI is convinced that the well-being and cohesion of its teams are key factors in their involvement. Employees benefit from a privileged working environment, including a coworking space, an on-site chef, indoor and outdoor relaxation areas, green spaces…
Development
FDI focuses on the development of complex, high value-added projects, using agile methods and intervening at all stages of the product lifecycle. FDI’s aim is to create products that are perfectly adapted to its customers’ requirements, whether from catalog developments or custom-made.
FDI is also convinced that the growth of its human capital is essential to the success of its projects. With this in mind, FDI is committed to providing multi-disciplinary ongoing training, thus offering career prospects, motivating its employees, and supporting them in their professional development and fulfillment.
Innovation
Committed to designing the access control, intercom and IoT products of the future, FDI places innovation and the use of new technologies at the heart of its activities. FDI aims to create innovative products, involving its dedicated design office, engineers specialized in embedded electronics, hardware and software, as well as developers and an innovation unit. The added value of these projects plays an essential role in maintaining FDI’s expertise, the commitment of its employees and the innovative products it offers to all of its application markets.
The FDI integration program in pictures…
