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
The Advanced Quality Manager (AQM) ensures compliance with Customer and Stoneridge Quality standards for new program development through effective Quality Plan execution, APQP management, PPAP oversight, and production readiness. The role includes reviewing and implementing all CSR requirements, discussing and agreeing on them with customers when needed. Additionally, the AQM incorporates lessons learned into designs/processes and reports issues or risks to management. The position works cross-functionally with Project Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Quality to improve the Stoneridge Product Development Process (SPDP) and deliver positive customer experience.
Characterization of activities:
- Lead AQE team: Assign resources to projects and ensure proper deployment of Customer Specific Requirements (CSR) throughout project introduction.
- Manage customer quality requirements: Communicate milestones, approval needs, and monitor program plans for alignment with customer expectations.
- Ensure quality cascade: Confirm linkage of documents, identification of special characteristics, and correlation of inspection methods across the value stream.
- Drive APQP & PPAP: Lead reviews, manage risks, and close gaps to meet customer expectations on time.
- Execute Quality Assurance Plan: Implement APQP activities (FMEA, design reviews, error proofing, supplier PPAP, control plans) and ensure risk reduction tools are applied at checkpoints.
- Coordinate and represent: Act as key contact for customers, maintain documentation, lead root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why), and track KPIs for APQP performance.
Education, Experience And Knowledge
- Education & Experience: BSc in Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field; 10+ years leading APQP product launch teams.
- Technical Skills: Expertise in APQP, PPAP, FMEA (Design & Process), Control Plans, MSA, and Process Capability; ability to review drawings and assess feasibility.
- Customer Focus: Experience with CSR review/negotiation and familiarity with Customer APQP processes (Truck & Bus experience is a plus).
- Project & Software Skills: Strong analytical and organizational abilities; proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Communication: Excellent English communication and facilitation skills (local language a plus).
- Other Requirements: Detail-oriented, able to multitask in fast-paced environments; willingness to travel up to 50%.
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 kilometers 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)