Quality Engineer

STIHL USA; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with bonuses

Excellent health benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Onsite Health & Wellness Center

Job summary

A leading machinery manufacturer is seeking a Quality Engineer to develop and maintain quality standards crucial for production processes. The ideal candidate should have a 4-year degree in Mechanical Engineering, along with 4 years of experience in quality assurance. This role offers competitive pay and benefits such as health insurance and a robust retirement plan. Join a stable, innovative company to drive quality initiatives and ensure compliance with industry standards in Virginia Beach.

Qualifications

• Must have 4+ years of related experience.
• Experience with quality certifications and audits is required.
• Proficient in developing inspection and evaluation methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality inspection and testing standards.
• Coordinate internal and external quality audits.
• Create and maintain quality training materials.

Skills

Quality standards development

Inspection and testing procedures

Statistical reporting

Training and development

Education

4-year college degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Quality Engineer

Join to apply for the Quality Engineer role at STIHL USA.

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.

We are seeking a Quality Engineer to join the team. 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

• Competitive pay with multiple bonus opportunities and potential for annual merit increases
• Excellent health benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center for employees and eligible family members
• Company‑paid Life Insurance and Short & Long‑Term Disability
• Robust retirement offerings including:
• A fully vested Pension Plan after 5 years
• A 401(k) with generous employer match
• Paid time off including Vacation, Sick Time, and 11 Paid Holidays
• A strong culture of stability, community, and innovation

About You

You plan, implement, and coordinate activities related to the development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for production processes, materials, products, and parts. You lead and actively participate in creating and sustaining quality initiatives, projects, and certifications that are 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 administrative 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.
• 4 plus years of related experience.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Manufacturing

Industries

• Machinery Manufacturing