Process Engineer

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. 

About the Role: 

STIHL is seeking a highly motivated Process Engineer to join our team! With competitive compensation, excellent benefits and exciting growth potential, it is a great time to join the STIHL team. 

Company Benefits Include: 

• Multiple bonus opportunities with potential annual merit increases 
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center for employees and family members 
• Company Paid Short & Long-Term Disability 
• Company provided Life Insurance 
• Fully vested after 5 years Pension Plan 
• 401k Plan with employer match 
• Vacation, and sick time with 11 paid holidays 

About You

You will perform specialized engineering assignments to improve and/or to develop new and improved manufacturing processes.  Resolves engineering problems involved in the manufacturing of parts or products. Plans, installs, and maintains new capital equipment and processes, while applying advanced principles and methods.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages multiple engineering projects simultaneously with limited supervision within defined timelines.
• Manages entire life cycle of assigned capital projects including: developing project specifications, working with suppliers and purchasing to gather quotes/estimates, determining budget requirements, completing and submitting decision templates for management approval, kicking off project, completing design review, managing build, running-off new equipment, and validating new equipment once delivered to STIHL Inc.
• Researches and designs new methodologies and techniques to improve quality of product, error proofing, speed of production and cost-effectiveness of production methods.  Recommends and implements methods, techniques and technologies to reduce downtime and improve quality.
• Creates engineering designs and builds.  Modifies equipment based on designs.
• Plans, schedules and conducts testing and critical evaluation of all products for engineering changes and new parts/products.  Makes and implements recommended changes based on evaluations and findings.  
• Analyzes and plans workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow.  Designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Ensures procedures and plans are maintained; monitors and evaluates performance; initiates recommendations and corrective action where needed.
• Trains employees in proper work methods for safe and efficient performance of job duties.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts.  Evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Confers with management, engineering, and other departments regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Specifications

• 4 year college degree in Engineering or related discipline. 
• Working knowledge of CAD software (SolidWorks and AutoCAD preferred)
• Blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge preferred
• CNC experience (Fanuc or Siemens preferred) (Grinders & Swiss Machines, part turning)
• Project management experience
• Presentation skills and experience using Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, etc.
• Hands on processing experience in particular field of engineering