Job Description

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  

In this role, you will provide leadership to the Hardware Engineering team within the Product Development (PD) organization, driving the development of hardware solutions for electronic architectures and advanced PCB platforms, with a strong strategic focus on optical performance.The positionensures effective resource planning, budget management, and adherence to processes to drive successful delivery and continuous improvement.You will alsomonitorprogress, quality, and costs, whileidentifyingindustry trends and defining short- and mid-term departmental goals

In parallel, the roleremainshands-on in hardware design, translating customer and product requirements into technical specifications and solutions. This includes designing PCBs and optical solutions, selecting components and materials,maintainingdesign documentation, and overseeing verification, validation, and testing activities in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Characterization of activities

• Translate the organization’s technology strategy into clear teamobjectives, policies, and priorities.

• Monitor industry trends and technological advancements,identifyingopportunities for continuous improvement.

• Plan andallocateroles, resources, and capabilities to effectively achieve departmentalobjectives

• Establish andmaintainrobust systems, processes, and procedures to enable efficient execution.

• Ensure thetimelydelivery ofobjectives, milestones, and planning commitments.

• Strengthenteam capabilities through targeted training, coaching, motivation, and effective execution of the HR performance cycle.

Education,ExperienceandKnowledge 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering(Electronics, Mechatronics, Embedded Systems, ora related field).

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in hardware and/or electronics engineering, including minimum 3-5 years of team leadership experience.

• Strong multidisciplinary knowledge of both hardware and software engineering principles.

• Familiarity with automotive standards and core tools, including PPAP, DFMEA, APQP, and 8Dmethodologiesis a big plus.

• Working knowledge of relevant regulations and standards such as RoHS, REACH, ISO 16750, ISO 26262, and R10.

• Excellent communication skills in English (additionallanguages are an advantage), with a demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development in embedded and automotive electronics.

What we offer

• Salarybasedon knowledge and experience.

• Full-time employment of40 hoursper week.

• 8% holiday allowance.

• Travel allowancehome-work 23ct perkilometersone way up to a maximum of50 km

• CAO:MetalektroHP

• Retirement: PME (PensioenfondsMetalektro).

• WIA: WIA floor, WGAgapand WGA gapadditionalinsurancesin accordance withthe stipulated provisions.

• PAWW: Compulsory supplementary insurance when the statutory unemployment WW or WGA benefit expires.

• Holiday days:27 dayson an annual basis (full-time).

• ATV:13 dayson an annual basis (full-time)