Rick Walat

Rick Walat is an experienced professional in the automotive industry, currently serving as Corporate Quality Manager and Advanced Quality Consultant at Stoneridge since March 2021. Prior to this role, Rick worked as an Independent Consultant from August 2020 to September 2021, providing management and technical expertise. From July 2010 to July 2020, Rick held the position of Applications Engineering Manager - Research & Development at Valeo, leading projects for customized powertrains and torque converters while ensuring compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO14001 certifications. Rick's extensive background includes roles such as Owner/Business Development Manager at Thunder Bay Solutions, Operations Manager at MDT Armor, Quality & Engineering Manager at Hoerbiger, Advanced Engineering Manager at Koppy Corporation, and Program Manager at ZF Sachs Automotive Of America. Rick holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Management and an Associate's degree in Manufacturing Systems Technology, both from Baker College.