Commercial Vehicle Operator

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.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position supports technology development, production validation, as well as marketing and sales related activities. Responsibilities include vehicle/product evaluation, test track driving, transport to / from and onsite support of trade shows and customer events, as well as other drives as assigned.  Successful candidate will be able to represent Stoneridge and the product(s) with a level of expertise and professionalism.  Must be able to interface with teammates, customers, other drivers, and fleet representatives in a collaborative and professional manner.  This position will also be responsible for compliance with federal and state rules regarding hours of service, fuel taxes management, etc. 

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs truck system functional evaluations per test specifications; documents system performance and safety issues with support from engineering development team
• Represents driver point of view/voice of customer to development teams
• Perform development and validation tests on the various systems led by the Chief Technology Office or Stoneridge Electronics, including but not limited to MirrorEye®
  • Provide timely, detailed and constructive feedback about use cases and design solutions from a customer perspective
  • Collect data per direction from engineering development team
  • Participate in test plan definition
  • Document test results and participate in problem solving with Stoneridge personnel and partners
• Represents the company and its products with professionalism
• Drive commercial vehicles (up to and including class 8 tractor that includes a trailer)
  • Relates experience with Stoneridge products to engineering development team
• Maintains inspection and safety records for all vehicles under Stoneridge management
  • Includes compliance to hours of service, fuel taxes, and other legal requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Disciplined and thorough
• Ability to work constructively with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent team skills
• Flexible, adaptive, resourceful
• Class A Driver’s License
• Background Check Required
• CSA score required
• Minimum five years’ experience required
• Autonomy to complete activities with minimum supervision while following guidelines set by Stoneridge management

LOCATION AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Based in Novi, MI

Stoneridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by the applicable laws in the countries we operate. Stoneridge also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.