Supplier Quality Engineer (Relocate to Virginia Beach)

Virginia Beach, VA

STIHL Inc. has an immediate opening for a Supplier Quality Engineer! As part of our Quality department, you will participate in the application of generally accepted quality assurance methods to analyze tests and inspection results of incoming materials as well as coordinate the resolution of inspection results with correct department or supplier. You will have the opportunity to work among our 2000+ employees located in Virginia Beach, VA to maintain the highest standards of quality. STIHL produces various finished products including chain saws, blowers and trimmers. Manufacturing processes include assembly, injection molding and machining. Are you interested in learning more?

Position Responsibilities:

• Participates in the development and initiation of inspection, testing, and evaluation techniques for incoming goods.
• Evaluates techniques and recommends changes. Works with other departments to label, define and enforce quality standards and procedures.
• Reviews and analyzes inspection test results and oversees the disposition of unaccepted items. Works with Quality Assurance to ensure the consistent application of tests and inspections.
• Evaluates rejected material for disposition, including reviewing and preparing Deviation Permits to Engineering.
• Analyzes supplier performance both in-house and on supplier premises as required. Applies standard statistical techniques to analyze and evaluate studies, such as APQP, FMEA, Gauge R&R, etc.
• Negotiates with suppliers to find equitable solutions to identified problems.
• Visits supplier locations to evaluate quality capabilities versus STIHL specifications, and quality expectations. To review corrective actions for sustainability, and to assist suppliers in developing sustainable corrective actions, if necessary.
• Answers technical questions regarding commodity quality, long-term feasibility or quality certifications.
• Maintains computerized and manual databanks on procured items to provide resources for purchasing personnel to compare quality issues with price prior to actual procurements.

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 4+ years of related experience to Supplier Quality.
• Knowledgeable of varied manufacturing processes, including but not limited to die casting, powdered metal, packaging, molded rubber and stampings.
• Knowledge of Measurement System Analysis (MSA), gauge usage and selection, gauge R&R, gauge calibration, measuring uncertainty.
• Fluent in reading technical documents and specifications including GD&T and first angle projection (ISO standard).
• Experience with performance of process capability studies, machine capability studies, machine qualification process, statistical analysis and reporting.
• Experience with quality methodologies and problem solving tools — Six Sigma, 8D Root Cause Analysis, 5 Why, FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, Poke Yoke, etc.
• Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), design review, critical to quality characteristics, quality planning, new part approval process (PPAP), product launch/verification/testing.
• Knowledge of TS 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and related auditing practices.
• Computer Proficient - must be knowledgeable with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and preferably Access.
• Frequent overnight travel by air required, including some international travel. Approximately 15 two to three day trips per year.
• SAP experience preferred.
• qs-STAT experience preferred.

Are you ready to join a company with competitive compensation and superb benefits?

Power up your Career with STIHL!

To apply, visit www.stihlcareers.com

EOE/ Drug Free Workplace

*"Number one selling brand" is based on syndicated Irwin Broh Research (commercial landscapers) as well as independent consumer research of 2009-2011 U.S. sales and market share data for the gasoline-powered handheld outdoor power equipment category combined sales to consumers and commercial landscapers.

Why STIHL?

We are the #1 selling brand of outdoor handheld power equipment in the United States.*

Our modern Virginia Beach facility is a highly vertically integrated manufacturing facility of 1,000,000 square feet. STIHL Inc. distribution and sales centers are located in six diverse U.S. locations.

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