Engineer Quality (Virginia Beach, VA, US, 23452)

About Us

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

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.
• 4 plus years of related experience.