Supply Quality Assurance Manager, Supply Management, Energy Storage and Optimization

Wärtsilä Energy leads the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our partners to 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 76 GW of power plant capacity and more 110 energy storage systems 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?

Wärtsilä Energy Business is looking for a Supply Quality Assurance Manager for the Energy Storage & Optimization business. The role will be part of the Supplier Development and Quality Assurance in Supply Management group.

For the global Energy Storage supplier base, the Supply Quality Assurance Manager is accountable for the product quality assurance and control at suppliers as well as for suppliers compliance and continuous improvement of performance in terms of quality, delivery accuracy, lead time reduction, and productivity improvements to ensure conformance with product and project requirements as well as first time right deliveries.

This position will be based in Finland (Helsinki, Vaasa, Turku).

Main Responsibilities:  

• Coach and Develop:
  • Mentor and coach Supply Quality Experts and Engineers to enhance their skills and capabilities. This role involves dotted-line reporting from SQEs and does not include administrative or HR responsibilities.
• Manufacturing Process Knowledge:
  • Proficient understanding of manufacturing processes is required, including expertise in special processes such as welding, non-destructive testing (NDT), and painting.
• Competency Management:
  • Ensure the availability of the right competencies and sufficient resources within the Supply Quality Assurance team.
• Inspection and Testing Plan:
  • Collaborate with suppliers to develop and validate inspection and testing methods. This role requires defining processes, tools, equipment, and ongoing controls. Proficiency in creating and managing Inspection and Testing Plans (ITP) is essential.
• Quality Planning:
  • Plan and execute quality inspections and audits at suppliers to ensure strict adherence to Wärtsilä quality requirements.
• Issue Analysis and Resolution:
  • Analyze reported quality issues and audit findings, identify root causes, and collaborate with suppliers to implement corrective actions to prevent the recurrence of quality defects.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Participate in product teams with cross-functional members to qualify and improve supplier manufacturing processes and inspection methods.
• Supplier Product Evaluation:
  • Execute activities related to the evaluation of supplier products.

Desired Requirements:

• Extensive Experience:
  • 10+ years of quality assurance and control experience in power systems, renewables, energy storage, or a related industry.
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills:
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders at all levels in a multicultural environment.
• Analytical Abilities:
  • Familiarity with analytical techniques commonly used to investigate component defects, coupled with the capability to handle both administrative and technical tasks.
• Results Orientation:
  • Strong bias for action and a results-oriented mindset.
• Self-Driven and Motivated:
  • Self-driven and self-motivated individual with a commitment to continuous learning and applying knowledge to achieve results.
• Problem-Solving Skills:
  • Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems on the manufacturing line.
• Root Cause Analysis:
  • Familiarity with Root Cause Analysis, utilizing problem-solving tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, Reality Charting/Apollo.
• Solution-Oriented Approach:
  • Strong solution-oriented approach with the capability to implement and persistently follow up on activities to ensure sustainability and quality.
• Travel Requirement:
  • Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time.
• Language Proficiency:
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

We offer:

• 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 have an amazing team, hardworking and talented team. We have a clear purpose to exist and significantly growing business. We are passionate about the work we do and hope to find a colleague with a shared passion for energy storage technologies and a sustainable future
• We offer you an independent, challenging and responsible role in a global supply management organization.
• You will work with large network of energy storage professionals and have a support of a great team and an open and friendly work environment

If you feel excited about being part of a dynamic working environment and you think your personal skills and qualities match the job requirements, we look forward to receiving your job application, together with a CV.

 We hope to hear from you before the last application date 5th of May 2024 through submitting your application in our Careers portal.
 
Contact person to give further information:

BH Moon, General Manager, Supplier Development & Quality, Supply Management, Energy Storage & Optimization Email: Byunghee.moon@wartsila.com

Last application date: 05/05/2024 

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. 

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

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Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,000 professionals, in more than 240 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com. 
 

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