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
As a Product Engineer Mechanical Engineering you will work closely with Product Development and Operations teams to perform tasks linked to products already in mass production, as part of our Change Management team in the Series Engineering department.
Characterization of activities
- Maintain, and improve existing products by implementing design changes, performing design verification activities, and supporting production in resolving quality issues.
- Lead technical investigations and problem solving efforts to identify root causes and implement effective engineering solutions.
- Coordinate and execute engineering change activities, ensuring timely and accurate implementation across products and processes.
- Utilize Siemens NX, CAD, and PDM systems (Teamcenter/Pro.file) to manage product designs, technical documentation, and engineering data.
- Collaborate closely with project teams, suppliers, and customers while contributing technical expertise to DFMEAs, product innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Continuously enhance engineering tools, processes, and personal capabilities by driving improvement projects and expanding technical knowledge through collaboration with colleagues.
Education, Experience and Knowledge
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
- 5-7 years of experience in product development, with hands-on experience using 3D CAD systems.
- Strong knowledge of automotive development standards and quality processes, including DFMEA, APQP, PPAP, 8D, and requirements management.
- Experience with engineering change management, bill of materials (BOMs), supplier collaboration, and prototype procurement.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reliability engineering skills, combined with hands-on laboratory experience and effective communication in cross-functional teams.
- Fluent in English; experience with Siemens NX, Pro.File PDM, supply chain processes, plastics/injection molding, die casting, and Dutch language skills are considered advantageous.
What we offer
- Salary based on knowledge and experience.
- Full-time employment of 40 hours per week.
- 8% holiday allowance.
- Travel allowance home-work: 23ct per kilometer one way up to a maximum of 50 km
- CAO: Metalektro HP
- Retirement: PME (Pensioenfonds Metalektro).
- WIA: WIA floor, WGA gap and WGA gap additional insurances in accordance with the stipulated provisions.
- PAWW: Compulsory supplementary insurance when the statutory unemployment WW or WGA benefit expires.
- Holiday days: 27 days on an annual basis (full-time).
- ATV: 13 days on an annual basis (full-time)
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field
- 5-7 years of product development experience
- Hands-on experience using 3D CAD systems
- Knowledge of automotive development standards and quality processes, including DFMEA, APQP, PPAP, 8D, and requirements management
- Experience with engineering change management, bills of materials, supplier collaboration, and prototype procurement
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reliability engineering skills
- Hands-on laboratory experience
- Effective communication in cross-functional teams
- Fluency in English
- Experience with Siemens NX and Pro.File PDM
- Experience with supply chain processes, plastics or injection molding, and die casting
- Dutch language skills
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.
