Senior Quality Manager

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?

We are now looking for a Senior Quality Manager to join our team. 

The preferred location for the position is in Diano d'Alba, Italy.

What will you be doing

Quality Managers work in close co-operation with all business functions and coordinate their activities with other Quality Managers in ANCS applying high class quality proficiency skills to evaluate existing systems, methods, and processes, identifying new needs and enhancements, and ensuring compliance with relevant Quality Systems and regulations for products, sites, and production facilities.

As a Senior Quality Manager, your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Manage Product Quality issues for ANCS products and support their resolution (e.g., 8D, FMEA, Concessions, Quality Alerts)
• Support Engineering Compliance and Type Approval for current and new products (MED-D, Ex, Type Approvals etc.)
• Ensure compliance for 9001/14001/45001.
• Support Material Management with application of the Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM).
• Perform internal, external, supplier, and customer audits when required.
• Data reporting of quality performance products and facilities and related risks.
• Ensure the creation and documentation of business processes 
• Create internal Declarations of Compliance, Authorisations to third parties.
• Supports supplier qualifications and tenders where quality information is required.

You will shine in this role, when you have: 

• Engineering degree (industrial, production, electric, computer, or comparable).
• Certification as internal auditor
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in a similar quality position.
• Product Experience (specialisation in a specific ANCS product line)
• Experience with MED certifications for the marine industry.
• Experience with SAP ERP software.
• Strong analytical skills and experience of data analyse tools and software.
• Achieving results through strong and collaborative teamwork in multicultural environment.
• Proactive facilitator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good written and spoken in English. Other languages are considered a plus.
• Strong knowledge of QHSE disciplines.
• Management system knowledge and implementation experience.
   

Why you and us?

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s 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 don’t 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?

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.

Our recruiting tool recognizes the time zone where the job ad has been published and closes the application period according to the same time zone. We will be conducting interviews with qualified candidates throughout the process and aim to keep you informed along the way.

Are you still wondering if you should apply and would like to get something clarified? Please reach out to Pablo Nieto, General Manager, QHSES & Governance via email at pablo.nieto@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).

Last application date: 21/02/2025 

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. 

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.