Supplier Development Engineer

We are looking forSupplier Development Engineers with a main responsibility in Part Quality Assurance Plans, quality & supplier performance management and supplier auditing. The preferred location for these positions is Vaasa, Helsinki or Turku in Finland, Trieste in Italy, Kampen in The Netherlands or other Wärtsilä locations in Europe. We offer a possibility to hybrid work.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Supplier Development Engineer your work will includeto identify, develop and execute supplier development actions. This includes monitoring and analysing supplier performance and executing action plans to improve supplier performance. Youll be working as a part of impactful Supplier Development team and Category teams with diverse expertise.

In this role, travel is required to meet with our suppliers. Thus, we hope you to be ready to travel approximately 40 %, also sometimes on short notice.

Your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Proactive support for new product introduction and systematic quality assurance activities for components under your responsibility area

Monitor and analyse supplier performance, and trigger and follow-up action plans at suppliers

Take ownership and action on quality, delivery and cost activities

Support suppliers with their operational efficiency, product improvement and development initiatives

Assess and follow up on the suppliers' compliance and perform supplier ratings (VMS) and perform regular audits

Act as a point of contact for suppliers with quality, delivery or technical problems

To be able to succeed in the position, we expect you to have:

Understanding of supply management and quality principles

Good teamworking, coordination, communication and networking skills

Project management knowledge and ability to collaborate cross-functionally

Experience in SAP and reporting tools (PowerBI)

Performance-focused mindset and accountability for own targets

M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Engineering or Economics and Business Administration, or qualified equivalent

Fluency in English, both verbal and written

Manufacturing technology knowledge

Continuous improvement mindset

Why you and us?

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each others growth, and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We dont always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?

We have an amazing team, and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.

Contact & next steps

We hope to hear from you soon by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.

For further questions, please reach out toEssi Nevasaari, Manager, Supplier Development,throughessi.nevasaari@wartsila.com with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!