Quality Engineering Manager Bearing Centre

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 Engineer Manager Bearing Centre

to join our team working for a better future. The position is permanent and the preferred location is in Porriño, Spain.

What you will be doing 

In this role, you oversee operational quality assurance processes and teams, ensuring products and services meet organizational and regulatory standards of Wartsila and our customers of Bearing Centre.

As Project Manager Bearing Centre, your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Leads, coordinates and supervises operational quality assurance teams, coordinating tasks and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Implements quality control procedures to enhance product reliability and adherence to industry regulations.
• Monitors and reports on the quality performance of products and services, identifying areas for improvement.
• Collaborates with other units to integrate quality management practices across the organization.
• Conducts quality audits and reviews, providing recommendations for corrective actions when necessary.

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

• Experience with hydrodynamic bearings in the energy, mining and industrial markets.
• Knowledge of quality standards applied to hydrodynamic bearings.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and leading projects.
• Knowledge of inspection plan, elaboration of project manufacturing processes and management of inspections with customers.
• Level of English for full professional development

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 Beatriz García, Bearing Centre Manager, through beatriz.garcia@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: 27/07/2025 

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. 

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.

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.