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
Manage and drive specific product portfolios within Stoneridge Electronics, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy, market needs, and financial objectives. Develop and execute clear product strategies, achieve targeted profitability goals, optimize products throughout their lifecycle, and build strong customer relationships that drive satisfaction and long-term value.
Characterization of activities
- Develop product and market strategy through market, industry, competitor, and TAM analysis, translating insights into product strategies, technology roadmaps, business cases, and growth opportunities.
- Drive commercial and financial performance by managing revenue, profitability, pricing, cost structures, forecasting, and product lifecycle optimization.
- Translate customer and market needs into product direction, defining product features, value propositions, customer segmentation, buyer personas, and competitive positioning.
- Lead go-to-market and customer alignment, developing pricing, sales and distribution strategies, supporting product launches, and maintaining alignment with customers on strategy and project objectives.
- Manage RFQs and support project execution in close collaboration with Project Managers, ensuring effective planning, risk management, contractual reviews, resource alignment, reporting, and achievement of financial targets.
- Optimize products throughout their lifecycle, partnering with Engineering and cross-functional teams on technology roadmaps, compliance, quality, MCIP/VAVE initiatives, cost-saving opportunities, P&L reviews, and continuous profitability improvement.
Education, Experience and Knowledge
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Engineering, Project Management, or equivalent, combined with a strong technical understanding of vehicle architecture and engineering concepts.
- 10+ years of relevant experience, including Product Management and customer-facing responsibilities, preferably within the automotive industry.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen, with a results-driven P&L mindset and the ability to use data to support complex business decisions.
- Good knowledge of automotive EU regulations, compliance and processes; knowledge of PPAP/APQP is an advantage.
- Strong analytical and execution skills, including advanced Excel/data management capabilities and the ability to perform effectively under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with a structured and holistic approach, strong customer focus, clear communication, accountability, and the ability to collaborate and lead across cross-functional teams.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or equivalent
- 10+ years of relevant experience, including product management and customer-facing responsibilities
- Strong technical understanding of vehicle architecture and engineering concepts
- Strong commercial and financial acumen, including a P&L mindset
- Knowledge of automotive EU regulations, compliance, and processes
- Strong analytical and execution skills
- Advanced Excel and data management capabilities
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Knowledge of PPAP and APQP
- Automotive industry experience
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.
