Metrology Engineer

About UsAs 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. 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 InsuranceCompany-paid Life Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability Robust retirement offerings including: A fully vested Pension Plan after 5 yearsA 401(k) with generous employer matchPaid time off in addition to 11 Paid Holidays A strong culture of stability, community, and innovationAbout YouYou specialize in metrology and quality systems, ensuring materials and products meet high standards. You streamline processes, support certifications, and lead initiatives that strengthen accuracy and continuous improvement.PurposeTo plan, implement, and coordinate activities concerned with development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for metrology processes, materials, products, and parts. To lead and participate in the development and maintenance of quality initiatives, projects, or certifications essential to the successful operations of STIHL.Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesDevelops and initiates standards and methods for measurement, 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 measurement equipment and testing, measurement methods, 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/measurement 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.Responsible for measurement fixtures, programs, and strategy design, as well as their ongoing maintenanceAll work affecting product quality shall be competent on the basis of appropriate education, training, skills, and experience.Assumes additional related responsibilities as required.Specifications4-year college degree in related discipline, preferably Mechanical Engineering.4+ years of related work experience preferredProficiency in statistical software configuration preferred3D modeling experience preferred