Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. We’re focused on the areas of greatest market need – both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions. Join the Stoneridge Team as we continue to build upon our strong history and reputation for quality products to deliver innovative products and systems that address a need, exceed our customers’ expectations, and motivate our team.
Objective of the position
The Advanced Quality Engineer (AQE) is responsible for ensuring conformance to Customer and Stoneridge Quality expectations for new program development through effective Quality Plan development and execution, Customer APQP management, PPAP preparation, and production Quality readiness activities. In addition, this position is also responsible for incorporating lessons learned into project designs/processes and reporting issues and/or risks to management.
The AQE must work cross-functionally with Project Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Marketing and Quality to implement and improve our Stoneridge Product Development Process (SPDP) to deliver positive customer experience.
Characterization of activities
Define and communicate Customer Quality requirements, milestones, and approval criteria while ensuring alignment with program plans and timelines.
Ensure effective cascade of quality requirements across the value stream, including documentation, special characteristics, and inspection methods.
Lead APQP and PPAP activities, managing quality risks and ensuring timely delivery and compliance with Customer expectations.
Develop and execute the Quality Assurance Plan, driving APQP integration through reviews, training, and key deliverables (e.g., FMEA, Control Plans, Design Reviews).
Promote risk reduction and continuous improvement using tools like FMEA, validation testing, root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why), and lessons learned.
Act as the key Quality interface within the project team and with the Customer, ensuring documentation control, KPI tracking, and coordination across functions.
Education, Experience and Knowledge
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or operations field with at least 5 years of experience in APQP product launch teams (or equivalent).
Strong knowledge of advanced planning systems, APQP, and global manufacturing project environments.
Proficient in statistical methods with awareness of financial and operational impacts.
Skilled in Microsoft Office and analytical, organizational, decision-making, and presentation capabilities.
Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all business levels.
Detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of multitasking effectively in fast-paced environments.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or operations field with at least 5 years experience in APQP product launch teams (or equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, and global manufacturing project environments
- Experience with FMEA, Control Plans, design reviews, and validation testing
- Proficient in statistical methods and understanding of financial and operational impacts
- Skilled in Microsoft Office and analytical, organizational, decision-making, and presentation capabilities
- Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills; ability to collaborate across business levels
- Detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of multitasking effectively in fast-paced environments
Stoneridge Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Stoneridge and has not been reviewed or approved by Stoneridge.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests medical coverage is solid with multiple plan options and core dental and vision offerings. References to established carriers and HSA support indicate breadth in health plan design.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the 401(k) program is a notable strength, with a company match described as strong in recent reports. Plan information and maintenance indicators point to an actively managed retirement benefit.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests salaried employees receive a front‑loaded PTO allotment with tenure-based increases. Mentions of paid holidays complement the core time‑off structure.
Stoneridge Insights
What We Do
Stoneridge, Inc., is an independent designer and manufacturer of highly engineered electrical and electronic components, modules and systems for the automotive, medium and heavy-duty truck, agricultural and off-highway vehicle markets. The Company conducts its business into two segments: Electronics and Control Devices. The core products of the Electronics reportable segment include vehicle electrical power and distribution systems, and electronic instrumentation and information display products. The core products of the Control Devices reportable segment include electronic and electrical switch products, control actuation devices and sensors.
