Advanced Quality Engineer

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.

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 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

• Bachelors 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.

What we offer (NL)

• 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)