Wärtsilä Energy leads the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our partners accelerate their decarbonisation journeys through our market-leading technologies and power system modelling expertise. These cover decarbonisation services, future-fuel-enabled balancing power plants, hybrid solutions, energy storage and optimisation technology, including the GEMS Digital Energy Platform.

 

Did you know Wärtsilä has delivered 79 GW of power plant capacity and more than 125 energy storage installations in 180 countries around the world?

 

In this fast-changing world of energy, we are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Want to join the ride?

We are looking for a Supplier Development Engineer with a main responsibility in the mechanical equipment category in Wärtsilä Energy, Engine Power Plants. The preferred location for this position is Vaasa, Finland but also Turku and Helsinki are negotiable. We offer the possibility of hybrid remote work.
  
Your role and responsibilities
 
As a Supplier Development Engineer, your work will include verifying that suppliers are following Wärtsilä requirements and legislations through assessments and audits.  You will also monitor and develop supplier performance in sustainability, quality, delivery and cost activities utilising Supplier Development tools (e.g. PCPA, WPIP). Supplier Development Engineers are actively participating in the category action plans and decision-making. Categories are working on a global scale with different business units and stakeholders.

 

The tasks can also be adjusted based on your individual skills and interests. You will be working as a part of an energetic and highly competent Supplier Development & Quality Assurance team with diverse expertise.
 
Requirements for the position: 

 

M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Management, Process Management or equivalent field Preferably previous work experience in mechanical engineering, project management, supply chain management, sourcing or procurement Strong personal drive, used to take own initiative and be proactive Good presentation and teamwork skills Systematic and active approach to work

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

 

Willingness to travel 40 – 80 days per year Knowledge of sustainability, quality, environmental, health and safety management systems is seen as an advantage Previous experience in supplier and process audits and lead auditor qualification (e.g ISO 9001 lead auditor certification) is seen as an advantage Fluency in English, a good level of Finnish is also seen as an advantage

 

Why you and us? 
  
You are valued – as your true self. At Wärtsilä YOU matter. We value diversity and are committed to supporting an inclusive work community.

Your growth is supported. We believe in continuous learning & teamwork. Wärtsilian community has your back when it comes to development opportunities – so you can develop beyond your potential.

You get to make a difference. Innovation and sustainability are important to us. Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.
  
Contact & next steps
  
Please submit your application before the application deadline of February 23, 2025, through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email.
 
In case of any questions regarding the position, please reach out to:

 

Timo Kosunen
General Manager, Supplier Development & Quality Assurance
+358 40 7184 111

 

Last application date: 23/02/2025 

 

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. 

 

All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings. When a person is located outside of Finland, the country's legislation is followed.

 

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.