Technical Engineering Supervisor, Drivetrain Technology - Novi

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 vehi ...

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.

Job Summary:

As a Technical Engineering Supervisor, you will provide strategic leadership and technical expertise to the engineering team, driving the innovation of drivetrain technologies and core components. This role carries primary design responsibility within drivetrain domain and is instrumental in cultivating key customer relationships. By translating complex technical requirements into quantifiable deliverables and collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will ensure the success of critical programs. You will define the technology roadmap, manage team performance, and serve as the primary technical liaison for customers and suppliers to drive the growth of the Control Devices Business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership & Innovation: Lead the design and development of new drivetrain technologies and core components from initial concept through mass production.

• Strategic Roadmap Management: Define and execute the technology product roadmap, ensuring the drivetrain product line remains competitive through innovation and benchmarking analysis.

• Product Life Cycle Management: Full ownership to innovate technologies and drive core components through product life cycle while meeting all program deliverables.

• Design & Value Optimization: Oversee all VA/VE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) initiatives and supplier resourcing activities to optimize the product pipeline and component costs.

• Business Development Support: Provide cross-functional alignment on new business pursuits, leading technical quotations and identifying deliverables for potential programs.

• Customer & Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for technical support regarding actuator systems, collaborating closely with customers, suppliers, and Program Management.

• Problem Solving & Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify and resolve design risks using structured analytical tools and problem-solving methodologies.

• Team Management & Development: Lead, coach, and mentor a team of product engineers; manage performance and facilitate organizational change to align the team with long-term business goals.

Education & Experience:

• Education: Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering.

• Professional Experience: Minimum of 12 years in product development engineering, including at least 2 years in a demonstrated technical leadership or supervisory role.

• Industry Expertise: Extensive experience in at least one of the following: mechanical design, PCBA functions, gear/geartrain design, bearing technology, spring/lost-motion design, or DC motors (brushed/brushless) including controls and software interaction. 

Technical Skills & Core Competencies

• Engineering Excellence: Mastery of technology innovation, product development tools, including DFMEA/PFMEA, DVP&R, PPAP, and DFA.

• Advanced Quality Planning: Demonstrated experience in APQP, specifically in implementing and managing complex design engineering changes within production environments.

• Problem Solving: Expert ability to perform root-cause analysis and execute systematic problem-solving methodologies to resolve design and manufacturing risks.

• Resource Management: Proven capability in effective resource planning and project management to meet departmental and program goals.

Leadership & Strategic Impact

• Customer-Centric Strategy: Ability to translate customer needs into modular technology solutions that align with the broader business strategy and drive growth.

• Global Collaboration: Skilled in building professional networks and collaborating across diverse cultures and international teams to achieve positive business impacts.

• Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills with a self-motivated approach to identifying opportunities for innovation and benchmarking.

• Professional Integrity: Acts as a role model for honesty, integrity, and sound business ethics in all professional interactions.

LOCATION AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to travel internationally, including Asia Pacific Region

• Up to 25% travel may be required to meet the needs of the business

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.