Supplier Quality Director
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2 days ago
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Job Summary
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. Were 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
The role leads and defines the global supplier quality strategy to deliver robust quality systems full compliance with automotive standards and zerodefect performance across the global supply base. This spans across directing supplier selection and qualification ongoing performance management continuous improvement and collaboration and comprehensive risk and compliance oversight.
Additionally the role is responsible for building and maintaining a worldclass supplier quality organization developing global standards processes and governance aligned with IATF 16949 VDA 6.3 and customer-specific requirements. It involves leading global teams and partnering closely with procurement engineering and manufacturing while driving strategic supplier development programs to achieve bestinclass performance and support Stoneridges global business objectives.
This role is based in Sweden but can be remote (EU) or based in any Stoneridge location in Europe
Key Responsibilities
Define and implement the global supplier quality strategy including policies standards and processes aligned with corporate objectives and automotive requirements (IATF 16949 VDA 6.3 ISO 9001).
Lead global supplier selection qualification and audit programs driving APQP/PPAP readiness for new programs and highrisk components.
Monitor and improve global supplier performance through standardized KPIs (PPM COPQ audit results) and lead escalations problemsolving and risk management activities.
Drive global alignment and continuous improvement initiatives reducing cost of poor quality and ensuring supplier readiness for customer and industry audits.
Collaborate crossfunctionally with sourcing engineering and manufacturing on strategic decisions supplier development tooling management and capital planning.
Lead and coach regional supplier quality teams manage global reviews and report supplier performance and risks to executive leadership.
Education Experience And Knowledge
Bachelors degree in engineering or a related field (MSc preferred).
Certified Lead Auditor for IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 with strong knowledge of automotive quality standards and core tools (APQP PPAP FMEA SPC MSA).
Minimum 10 years of experience in automotive supplier quality or related areas including 5 years in a leadership role.
Proven track record in global quality management supplier development and understanding of commodityspecific (such as electronics) quality and production processes.
Strong analytical strategic thinking and PC skills combined with excellent communication abilities in English; additional languages are a plus.
Demonstrated ability to lead crossfunctional and multicultural teams with strong global and cultural awareness.
What we offer
Competitive salary based on knowledge and experience
A central role in shaping the future of supplier quality in a multinational automotive technology company
Opportunity for personal and professional growth in a fastgrowing constantly evolving organization
A friendly and supportive team culture
Interested Please apply to this position using the above link or contact for more information about this position.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Quality Assurance
- FDA Regulations
- ISO 9001
- Root cause Analysis
- Biotechnology
- Clinical Trials
- Quality Systems
- Food Processing
- Quality Control
- Quality Management
- cGMP
- HACCP
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