Supplier Development & 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?

Your main responsibilities are

• Negotiate, create and maintain supply contracts with suppliers and/or improve supply performance and supplier relationships in defined area of responsibility
• Securing that our supply base understands our requirements and have a quality process in place that prevents the creation of deviations from those requirements.
• Gather and analyze supplier performance data.
• Secure main KPIs of safety, quality, delivery reliability and costs are met with suppliers.
• Proactive planning and implementation of supplier development actions.
• Validation of suppliers and their products under planned supply scope with close collaboration with Product Owners. WPAP / PQAP
• Actively participate in the action plan creation including decision making on supplier rationalization.
• Execute supplier audits and related follow-up according to supplier audit plan.
• Lead Operational Excellence activities under assigned supplier responsibility area.
• Assess & follow up the suppliers' Quality Management Systems and Supplier Management System (VMS) rating.
• Point of contact for suppliers in case of an escalated quality, delivery or technical challenges.
• Point of contact for supply chain audits by key customers when required
• Attend system factory tests particularly in pilot / new vendor development phase
• Participate in the development of Wärtsilä tools and procedures for Supplier Development.
• Participation to other assigned supplier development projects.
• Fulfil other aligned stakeholders requirements.

You will shine in this role when you have:

• Experience in power system and energy storage technologies preferably familiar with marine application but this is not essential.
• Experience with high mix, low volumes and project base work is preferred.
• Good Knowledge about electrical equipment such as power conversion (drives, transformers), electrical propulsion and generation equipment, and battery technologies.
• Understand a range of manufacturing processes for example:

• Battery: basic understanding of battery cell production with a higher emphasis on module and battery system integration production
• Electrical motor / generator: cable winding, heat run testing.

• Minimum 3 years of experience working preferably in quality management or SCM including engineering roles with frequent contact at vendor sites;
• Good English language skills and cultural knowledge
• Availability to travel

Desired Skills:

• Supplier Development & Quality Engineer (SDQE) will oversee the execution and further development of all the suppliers in China/Asia for Ship Electrification Solutions.

Education:

• Electrical background

Why you and us 

We have an amazing team and a clear purpose to exist. We are passionate about the work we do and hope to find a colleague with a shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.

All our employees are encouraged to utilise the variety of training activities, learning solutions and self-study materials that we have to offer which supports the opportunity to further develop your talents and competencies within a very global working environment, in an ambitious and growth orientated organisation. 

Contact & next steps

Does this sound like the job for you? If yes, we hope to hear from you before the application 11th July 2024 by submitting your application through our careers portal. Are you still wondering if you should apply and would like to get something clarified? Please reach out to Tina Zheng, Talent Acquisition Specialist (tina.zheng@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)

Please apply by 11th July 2024 at 23:59 Chinese Standard Time. Our recruiting tool recognizes the time zone where the job ad has been published and closes the application period according to same time zone.

Last application date: 11/07/2024 

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.