Advanced Quality Engineer

About the role

Stoneridge, which since 1965 has designed and manufactured technologies such as driveline, transmission, vision, emissions control, safety and security systems for vehicle OEMs, is looking for an Advanced Quality Engineer in Tallinn. The AQE ensures conformance to Customer and Stoneridge quality expectations for new programs through quality plan development, APQP management, PPAP preparation and production quality readiness. The role works cross-functionally with Project Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Marketing and Quality to improve the Stoneridge Product Development Process.

Key responsibilities

• Define and communicate customer quality requirements, milestones and approval criteria, and ensure quality requirements cascade across the value stream, including documentation, special characteristics and inspection methods.
• Lead APQP and PPAP activities, manage quality risks and ensure timely delivery and compliance with customer expectations.
• Develop and execute the Quality Assurance Plan, integrating APQP through reviews, training and deliverables such as FMEA, Control Plans and Design Reviews.
• Promote risk reduction and continuous improvement using 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, covering documentation control, KPI tracking and cross-functional coordination.

Required profile

• Bachelor's 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.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized and able to multitask in fast-paced environments.

Required skills

• Proficiency in statistical methods, with awareness of financial and operational impacts.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office.
• Analytical, organizational, decision-making and presentation abilities; strong interpersonal, facilitation and communication skills.

What we offer

• A global atmosphere with colleagues around the world.
• Growth opportunities in a fast-growing, changing environment.
• Confido health insurance and a sufficient benefits package.
• Friendly team and fun events.
• Salary of EUR 3,500 - 4,500.