Engineer Quality

STIHL; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Onsite Health & Wellness Center

Company-paid Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Pension Plan

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

11 Paid Holidays

Job summary

STIHL Inc. in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking a Quality Assurance professional who will plan, implement, and coordinate activities related to developing, applying, and maintaining quality standards for production processes, materials, products and parts.

You will lead quality initiatives and certifications, devise sampling procedures, prepare training materials, and support internal and external audits to ensure robust quality control across STIHL’s manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• 4 year college degree in related discipline, preferably Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience ensuring quality standards in production processes.

Responsibilities

• Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
• Devises sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
• Establishes programs to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment and facilities.
• Develops and implements methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and devises methods to assess cost and responsibility.
• Compiles and writes training material and conducts training sessions on quality activities.
• Coordinates and reports on achievement and maintenance of quality certifications.
• Participates and coordinates internal and external audits of STIHL processes, ensuring smooth and successful outcome of audits.
• Develops and generates statistical reports on inspection activities and results, new product or process testing results, etc. and recommends action as required.
• Maintains currency with respect to technical skills by attending training classes, special technical and administration courses, seminars, exhibits and trade shows as needed.
• All work affecting product quality shall be competent on the basis of appropriate education, training, skills, and experience.
• Assumes additional related responsibilities as required.

Education

4 year college degree in related discipline, preferably Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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As a family-owned company, it’s the people who continue to make STIHL a successful, world-class brand. Since revolutionizing the forestry industry in Germany with the first electric chainsaw in 1926, the STIHL name has remained synonymous with outstanding innovations, high-quality products and comprehensive service.

With competitive compensation, excellent benefits and exciting growth potential, it is a great time to join the STIHL team!

Why You’ll Love Working at STIHL:

• Excellent health benefitsincluding Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Onsite Health & Wellness Centerfor employees and eligible family members
• Company-paid Life InsuranceandShort & Long-Term Disability
• Robust retirement offeringsincluding:
• A fully vestedPension Planafter 5 years
• A401(k)with generous employer match
• Paid time offin addition to 11 Paid Holidays
• A strong culture ofstability, community, and innovation
• Compensation: $83,000-$100,000 per year with bonus opportunities and potential for annual merit increases. Actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and internal equity

About You

You will plan, implement, and coordinate activities concerned with development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for production processes, materials, products, and parts. You will lead and participate in the development and maintenance of quality initiatives, projects, or certifications essential to the successful operations of STIHL.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
• Devises sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
• Establishes programs to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment and facilities.
• Develops and implements methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and devises methods to assess cost and responsibility.
• Compiles and writes training material and conducts training sessions on quality activities.
• Coordinates and reports on achievement and maintenance of quality certifications.
• Participates and coordinates internal and external audits of STIHL processes, ensuring smooth and successful outcome of audits.
• Develops and generates statistical reports on inspection activities and results, new product or process testing results, etc. and recommends action as required.
• Maintains currency with respect to technical skills by attending training classes, special technical and administration courses, seminars, exhibits and trade shows as needed.
• All work affecting product quality shall be competent on the basis of appropriate education, training, skills, and experience.
• Assumes additional related responsibilities as required.

Specifications

• 4 year college degree in related discipline, preferably Mechanical Engineering.