(Senior) Chief Expert - Additive Manufacturing

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 seeking an Additive Manufacturing Expert based in Vaasa, Finland, to play a key role in integrating Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies across Wärtsilä’s product development and production ecosystems. As AM matures into a reliable, industrialized manufacturing method, it offers vast potential for enhancing product functionality, design freedom, and operational efficiency. At Wärtsilä, we see AM as a strategic enabler for advancing mission-critical components and tools to help decarbonize the Marine and Energy industries.

This role will focus on leveraging AM as a system-level approach—optimizing interactions between systems, teams, and technologies. You will be at the forefront of identifying and creating unique value by ensuring that component interfaces and system integration across various functional teams deliver optimal outcomes. You will join the Materials&Tribology team with strong knowhow on materials technology, NDT-methods and tribology.  
We have in-house AM machinery for a wide range of polymer, composite, and metal materials located at our Sustainable Technology Hub (STH) in Vaasa. Our materials laboratory will offer you high class equipment for quality assurance of manufactured AM-components. 

The ideal candidate is a creative problem-solver, with a strong ability to integrate AM into the broader engineering and manufacturing ecosystems. You are someone who thrives on collaboration and possesses the technical expertise to work across teams, optimizing systems, processes, and design interfaces to drive value and innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including design, manufacturing, and quality, to ensure that AM solutions are not only feasible but also enhance overall system performance. Identify synergies and optimize interfaces across various systems and technologies.
• System Integration and Optimization: Drive the integration of AM technologies into existing and new systems/manufacturing methods, ensuring that both individual components and their interfaces are optimized for seamless operation across different teams and functions (e.g., design, production, quality, supply chain). Maintain cost awareness in all tasks.
• Develop and Validate AM Applications:  Participate in design/validation process of new AM applications by supporting the designers and performing material analysis for prototype components.
• New Methodologies and Concepts: Innovate and develop new AM design methodologies and application concepts that support system-level objectives. Work with internal stakeholders to define specific needs and develop corresponding solutions.
• Business Case Development: Develop comprehensive business cases for AM applications, demonstrating their value not only in isolation but also in the context of larger system performance improvements. Present these cases to technology owners and management.
• Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing: Coach and mentor engineers across Wärtsilä on system-level thinking in AM, helping teams design for additive manufacturing while considering the broader system and component interfaces.
• Innovation in Cross-functional Teams: Lead and support innovation efforts by working within cross-functional teams to explore new possibilities for AM in design, production, quality, supply chain, and beyond.

Requirements:

• Minimum M.Sc. in Mechanical or Material Engineering; further education or specialization in systems engineering or related fields is an advantage.
• Proven experience in both metal and polymer additive manufacturing technologies, with a strong understanding of their integration into broader manufacturing and product ecosystems.
• Knowhow on different materials utilized in Additive manufacturing
• Experience in implementing Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) principles with a focus on system integration.
• Strong proficiency in English; skills in Finnish, Italian, or Swedish are a plus.

Collaboration Skills: 

• Ability to work cross-functionally with various teams to identify opportunities, align objectives, and deliver integrated solutions.
• A can-do attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and a track record of working successfully within interdisciplinary teams.
• Additional skills/experience in system engineering, internal combustion engines, or manufacturing processes outside AM are highly valued. 

We Offer:

• The opportunity to create unique solutions and challenge industry standards through system-level integration of Additive Manufacturing.
• The freedom to conduct focused experiments and drive innovative solutions that push the boundaries of AM technology.
• The chance to influence and shape Wärtsilä’s AM strategy and its role in the broader Marine and Energy industries.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages continuous learning, personal growth, and the opportunity to make a tangible difference in sustainable technology solutions.

Why you and us?
 
You are evaluated – as your true self. At Wärtsilä YOU matter. We value diversity and are committed to supporting an inclusive work community.
Your growth is supported. We believe in continuous learning and teamwork. Wärtsilian community has your back when it comes to development opportunities, so you can develop beyond your potential.
You get to make a difference. Innovation and sustainability are important to us. Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.
 
Contact & next steps:  
 
Please submit your application by 12.09.2025 through our Careers portal. Applications submitted via email will not be considered. After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email.
In case you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact:
Jyrki Suutala
Manager, Materials and Tribology
jyrki.suutala@wartsila.com
 

Last application date: 12/09/2025 

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. All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings where applicable. When a person is located outside of Finland, the country legislation is followed.

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