Supplier Quality Engineer

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  

Supplier Quality Engineer 

to join our team working for a better future.  The position is permanent, and the preferred location is in Havant, but also hybrid working arrangements are possible. 

As Supplier Quality Engineer, your work will focus on these responsibilities:  

• Undertaking supplier Quality Management System audits for approval purposes and working with suppliers to close out any audit findings.
• Building close relationships across the supply chain including establishing forums with strategic suppliers to support supplier development activities.
• Working closely with the Quality, Purchasing and Engineering teams to support the Supply Chain in meeting Wartsila project, product and documentation requirements. 
• Supporting value engineering and manufacturing process assessment and development activities.
• Supporting  Advance Product Quality Planning and Design for Manufacture and Assembly activities with suppliers.
• Managing supplier quality issues in conjunction with key stakeholders.
• Ensuring effective containment, corrective action and problem resolution for all supplier related non-conformances.
• Managing the supplier performance review processes including escalation, recovery planning and management reporting.
• Supporting the wider Quality function as part of a coordinated approach towards improving quality and advocating a continuous improvement culture.
   

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

• Background and relevant experience in Supplier Quality Assurance and/or Quality Engineering.
• Strong auditing skills.
• Good understanding of supply chain processes.
• Ability to build relationships with suppliers.
• Experience of manufacturing and ERP systems.
• Experience of driving root cause analysis and corrective/preventative actions.
• Good technical engineering knowledge, including ability to understand engineering drawings and standards.
• The ability to communicate clearly and confidently in spoken English, and the ability to read and write complex technical documents in written English.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to represent the company professionally, sharing ideas and information clearly at all levels.

In this role, some travel is required to meet with our customers around the world. 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 Jess Baxter, Talent Acquisition Partner, through email jess.baxter@wartsila.com with any questions related to this position (NO AGENCIES - 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: 07/01/2025 

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.