Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.
We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?
As a Supplier Development Engineer, Energy Storage and Optimization your work will focus on these responsibilities:
Drive the qualification of new and current suppliers and contractors Execute activities related to supplier evaluation, for example, supplier compliance assessment, supplier audits, and audit follow-up according to supplier audit plans Partner with supplier in new manufacturing process implementation followed by a transition to start-up, qualification, implementation, and ramp-up of the new production process Works with the supplier and executes process validation and test method validation. Partners with suppliers to define their process, tools, equipment, and ongoing controls Ensure quality inspections and audits at suppliers are planned and executed with the target to secure adherence to Wartsila quality requirements. Ensure transparency of information Ensure that reported quality issues and audit findings are analyzed, root-caused and corrective actions agreed upon, implemented to prevent quality defects from reoccurrence Continuously improve suppliers and mitigate potential risks to achieve targets and collaborates in supplier development programs, as well as driving their performance by building and establishing effective correction and improvement actions Participates in product teams with cross-functional team members to qualify and improve supplier manufacturing processes and inspection methods Take ownership and action on Quality, Delivery and Cost activities utilizing defined Supplier Development tools Evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, and procedures on supplied components and supplier manufacturing processes Organize and lead operational excellence initiatives at suppliers to support cost reduction and supplier performance improvement Conduct inspection and testing to secure a quality product
To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:
5+ years experience of Battery Cell, Module, and BMS(Battery Management System), electrical engineering, supplier development and/or quality experience in power systems, renewables or energy storage industry Product and process auditing experience, management system auditing experience with ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 or similar is preferred. Furthermore, certification within Lean and/or Six Sigma will be perceived as an advantage Experience in product validation and approval process such as Product Part Approval Process(in Wärtsilä, Wärtsilä Supplier and Part Approval Process) Strong interpersonal and communication skills and are capable of interfacing with numerous parties at all levels in a multicultural environment as a global team member in Supplier Development & Quality team Familiar with analytical techniques commonly used to investigate component defects and ability to deal with administrative as well as technical tasks. Excellent project management skills Strong bias for action and results orientation is critical Individual must be self-driven and self-motivated to learn and use that knowledge to produce results Able to trouble shoot and solve problems on the manufacturing line Strong solution-oriented approach, capability to implement and persistency to follow-up activities in order to ensure sustainability and quality Willing to travel 30% of the time You possess excellent English (both orally and written)
Why you and us
We have an amazing team and a clear purpose to exist. We are passionate about the work we do and hope to find a colleague with a shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.
All our employees are encouraged to utilise the variety of training activities, learning solutions and self-study materials that we have to offer which supports the opportunity to further develop your talents and competencies within a very global working environment, in an ambitious and growth orientated organisation.
Contact & next steps
Does this sound like the job for you? If yes, we hope to hear from you before the application 28th February 2025 by submitting your application through our careers portal. Are you still wondering if you should apply and would like to get something clarified? Please reach out to Tina Zheng, Talent Acquisition Partner (tina.zheng@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)
Please apply by 28th February 2025 at 23:59 Chinese Standard Time. Our recruiting tool recognizes the time zone where the job ad has been published and closes the application period according to same time zone.
Last application date: 28/02/2025
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.
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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.