Supplier Development Engineer

Responsibilities

• Managing new product introduction and leading proactive quality assurance activities for castings manufacturing and machining
• Analysing supplier performance and capabilities, identifying development opportunities and driving impactful development actions
• Developing and executing supplier development action plans to improve supplier performance
• Supporting suppliers with their operational development initiatives in relation to quality, delivery and cost
• Executing supplier audits and audit follow‑up according to supplier development action plan and verifying impact

Requirements

• Strong experience of iron and aluminium casting and machining technologies and manufacturing processes
• Quality management process understanding
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong personal drive for identifying development potential and proven skills in leading improvement projects or initiatives successfully within cross‑functional teams
• Performance‑focused mindset and capability to make an impact on increasing performance level
• A systematic way of working and excellent problem‑solving skills
• Capability to apply lean principles and statistical process control in daily work for driving improvement

Qualifications

• M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Engineering or Economics and Business Administration, or a qualified equivalent
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written
• Willingness to travel
• Experience of Production Part Approval Process or experience in quality management, e.g. in manufacturing processes
• Previous auditing experience or lead auditor qualification (e.g. ISO 9001)
• Strong experience with Six Sigma (Six Sigma green belt or equivalent)

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job‑relevant merits and abilities.

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.