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 

Quality Manager (m/f/d)

to join our team working for a better future. 

The preferred location for the position is in Hamburg, Germany.

What you will be doing 

As Quality Manager your work will focus on these responsibilities: 

• Modelling of all business processes, considering normative requirements from existing certifications as well as legal and regulatory requirements
• Verify processes through ongoing dialog with stakeholders and initiate continuous improvements
• Ongoing comparison of the model with existing internal rules and instructions
• Train and support solution owners in the handling of non-conformities and corrective actions, including verification of their effectiveness
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and implement results in business process modelling
• Contribute to the development of sustainable knowledge management structures
• Contribute to the revision and completion of internal regulations and templates
• Editorial support for a glossary and list of abbreviations for the organization
• Create online training courses on the use of the business process model

To be successful in this role we expect you to have: 

• Degree in engineering
• Qualification as a quality assurance manager
• Qualification as internal auditor for quality management systems
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience
• Good knowledge of ISO 9100 and EN 9100 quality management standards
• Knowledge of NATO quality assurance requirements
• Experience in shipbuilding or marine equipment industry
• Experience in business process modeling, analysis and optimization
• Good knowledge of written and spoken German and English
• Audit experience
• SAP knowledge
• Knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project)
• Willingness to travel domestically and abroad
• Strong Communication Skills
• Analytical thinking & results orientation
• Organizational & problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently

In this role, some travel is required to meet with our customers. Thus, we hope you to be ready to travel approximately 20%, even though most of the meetings are held virtually. 

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? 

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 to Arne Melzer, General Manager QEHS & CI, through email arne.melzer@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!

Last application date: 25/11/2024 

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.