STIHL

Engineer, Supplier QA

STIHL

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Virginia Beach • Virginia • United States

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About the role

  • Drive quality and process improvements, such as quality agreements, quality specifications, in collaboration with Commodity Managers, Procurement Supply Chain, Purchasing, R&D and Internal Customers.
  • Conduct supplier audits as needed of supplier’s production locations and sub-tier suppliers to ensure the supplier has the quality and production capabilities to meet STIHL’s requirements and expectations.
  • Participate with internally assigned group tasks such as project management, APQP, Supplier Evaluation, Monthly reporting, etc.
  • Analyze data and develop value added reporting graphics on supplier performance, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Apply systematic techniques to conduct, analyze, and evaluate quality challenges. E.g. DOE, FMEA, MSA, etc.
  • Participates as a team member to support and develop diversity, expertise, and stability.
  • Facilitate implementation of elements of APQP with new and existing suppliers on projects
  • Create, maintain, and document Quality Notifications to ensure they contain valued information and documented actions.
  • Notifies and negotiates sorting and rework actions with suppliers to realize equitable solutions.
  • Contribute to the development and execution of inspection plans, testing methods, inspection rates, and inspection techniques
  • Champion the development of supplier quality improvement plans for the nominated supply chain.
  • Assist internal customers to identify, confirm, and address quality and design issues regarding purchased goods or services.
  • Work with internal teams to ensure the consistent application of specifications, functional, testing, and inspection requirements.
  • Determine disposition of reject goods or services; including developing and releasing sorting or rework criterion.
  • Champion internal and external efforts to monitor, consider, and reduce cost of quality.
  • Participate in the creation, development, and implementation of local systems or controls.
  • Escalate complex issues within the department
  • All other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelors of Science Degree required; emphasis in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Quality Engineering preferred
  • ASQ CQA certification: preferred
  • 4+ years demonstrated experience in supplier quality engineering required; with emphasis on quality principles and methods
  • 4+ years of experience working with international suppliers and quality standards.
  • Intermediate level in auditing and assessing production, corporate social responsibility, environmental, and quality capabilities according to international standards such as ISO 9001, ISO/TS16959, VDA, and ISO 14001.
  • Intermediate level in using systematic techniques, quality tools, and methodologies. E.g. 5 WHY, 8D, APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, Process flow, etc.
  • Intermediate level in process control, APQP, PPAP, SPC, control plans, PFMEA, Cp & Cpk and GR&R studies
  • Intermediate level analytical skills (problem solver) with ability to diagnose root causes and influence sustainable actions
  • Intermediate level verbal, written and presentation skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with domestic and international suppliers while assuming a lead role in activities.
  • Ability to act as a team player and work on most tasks independently or with some supervision.
  • Ability to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally is required.
Benefits
  • 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 11 Paid Holidays
  • A strong culture of stability, community, and innovation
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
supplier quality engineeringquality principlesauditingquality standardsISO 9001ISO/TS16959VDAISO 14001APQPFMEA
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem solvingcommunicationteam playerindependent workpresentation skillsnegotiationcollaborationinfluenceleadership
Certifications
Bachelors of Science DegreeASQ CQA certification