Ryan Stroud, Cssmbb
About Ryan Stroud, Cssmbb
Ryan Stroud serves as the Director of Global Quality at CTS Corporation since 2018, bringing extensive experience in engineering and quality management from previous roles at TRW and ZF Group.
Current Role at CTS Corporation
Ryan Stroud serves as the Director of Global Quality at CTS Corporation, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing quality assurance processes and initiatives on a global scale. His leadership focuses on maintaining high standards of quality across all operations, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and driving continuous improvement within the organization.
Previous Experience at TRW
Ryan Stroud has extensive experience at TRW, where he held multiple positions over several years. He worked as a Senior Laboratory Technician from 2003 to 2005, followed by roles as a Product Engineer from 2005 to 2008 and a Senior Product Engineer from 2008 to 2013. He later advanced to the role of Principal Engineer and 6Sigma Black Belt from 2013 to 2014, and subsequently served as Global Quality Improvement Manager and Master Black Belt from 2014 to 2016.
Experience at ZF Group
Before joining CTS Corporation, Ryan Stroud worked at ZF Group as the Global Quality & Continuous Improvement Leader from 2017 to 2018. In this capacity, he was responsible for implementing quality management systems and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the organization, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency.
Education and Mechanical Engineering Degree
Ryan Stroud earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. His education provided a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various quality and engineering roles.
Role as Engineering Manager at Wabash National
Ryan Stroud served as Engineering Manager at Wabash National from 2016 to 2017. In this role, he was responsible for managing engineering teams and overseeing projects related to product development and quality assurance, further enhancing his leadership and technical skills in the engineering field.