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.
JOB SUMMARY:
Oversee and lead all facets of quality planning, business system compliance, quality control, quality/business systems, customer satisfaction, corrective action, and continual improvement.
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Utilize proven quality engineering and management disciplines to:
- Mentor/coach team members in the use of Problem Solving tools and application of statistical analysis to resolve complex product and process problems
- Lead the site in compliance to documented customer specifications and published standards
- Provide routine reports to top management of the site QMS performance and of identified opportunities for improvement
- Promote customer focus throughout the organization
- Ensure integrity of the QMS is maintained when changes are planned and implemented
- Assume responsibility for corrective and preventive action efforts, methods, and effectiveness, including cross functional team approach to identification of root cause and documented effective corrective action
- Oversee management of customer data and data exchange through customer portals, including access to customer scorecards and appropriate response to performance data
- Act as the authority to stop shipments and production to correct quality
- Ensure that personnel with authority and responsibility for corrective action are promptly informed of external issues
- Develop and monitor performance to the site quality control/management budget
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:
The ideal candidate will have:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline
- 5+ years’ experience in the automotive industry
- Knowledge of ISO and IATF standards
- Demonstrated experience as a Six Sigma Black Belt practitioner
- Excellent analytical and judgment capabilities with technical success
- Competence in Quality disciplines (MSA interpretation, process capability analysis and application, APQP, Change Management, PPAP, FMEA, etc.)
- Excellent presentation skills
- Experience leading continuous improvement teams to achieve desired outcomes
- Experience in direct involvement in high volume / high mix manufacturing
- Strong project management skills
- Proficiency with MS Office products
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
LOCATION AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
This role is based in Lexington, OH. Minimum travel may be required.
Stoneridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by the applicable laws in the countries we operate. Stoneridge also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
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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.
