STIHL USA · 1 day ago
Supplier Quality Engineer
Virginia Beach, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expSTIHL USA is a family-owned company known for its high-quality products and innovations in the forestry industry. They are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to assess, develop, and evaluate the production and quality capabilities of their supply base, ensuring strong supplier performance and effective problem-solving.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelors of Science Degree required; emphasis in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Quality Engineering
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
Preferred
ASQ CQA certification
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
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
Company
STIHL USA
Virginia Beach-based STIHL Inc., one of several manufacturing facilities in the STIHL Group, is the headquarters for U.S.
1001-5000 employees
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Chris Keffer
President and Chief Executive Officer
Tom Scott
Vice President, Information Systems (CIO)
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