Supplier Develpment 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 Development Engineer

to join our team working for a better future. The position is permanent but the initial contract will be for one year as a trial period. The preferred location is in Porriño.

What you will be doing 

As Supplier Development Engineer you will be verifying supplier compliance, conducting audits to ensure efficiency and standards adherence. 

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

• Conduct supplier audits according to an audit schedule with the aim of ensuring process efficiency, and compliance to relevant standards.
• Ensure that suppliers and their processes are capable to provide products and services according to our drawings, quality instructions, or other specifications.
• Analyse supplier performances and work together on action plans for performance improvement in areas such as compliance, sustainability, quality, delivery, cost, safety and packaging.
• Collaborate in the prospecting/ onboarding of new suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance (KPI reporting)

You will shine in this role, when you have: 

Education:

• Academic degree in Mechanical or Inductrial Engineering or similar.

Technical skills:

• Manufacturing Experience: Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Regulations and Standards: Familiarity with regulations and standards for the naval and component manufacturing industries.

Soft skills:

• Problem-Solving Ability: identify and resolve technical issues.
• Teamwork.
• Comunication: clearly and effectively communication both in writing and verbally.
   

Experience:

• Previous experience in the naval industry or in the manufacturing of mechanical components for marine applications.
• Audits and Quality Control: Experience in conducting supplier audits and in quality control of components.

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 10%, 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 Jesús Castro Martín, Strategic Puchaser, through email jesus.castro@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: 30/05/2025 

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.