Quality Manager SQA

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that approximately 80% of world trade is carried by sea?

We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and 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. Are you ready to jump onboard?

We are looking for a Quality Manager, Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) to join the Material Management team. DC STH Material Management plans, organizes and controls the material flow from suppliers to production, including transportation, in-house logistics, warehousing and Supplier Quality Assurance. 
 
The preferred location for this position is Vaasa, Finland. 
  
Your role and responsibilities 
 
As a Quality Manager, you will be responsible for leading and developing the Supplier Quality Assurance function. Supplier Quality Assurance consists of two teams that are responsible for supplier non-conformity handling and incoming inspection of materials.
 
Requirements for the position:
 

• Lead a team of Quality Engineers and Incoming Material Inspectors
• Manage non-conformity process (QE&QV) towards our suppliers and internal customers
• Participate in process and system development for Smart Technology Hub in Vaskiluoto
• Process and system development related to optimized end-to-end material flow
• Cooperation with other Wärtsilä departments in developing Supplier Quality Assurance
• Participate in Operational Excellence activities in Material Management
• Support and develop KPI measurements
• Be responsible for maintaining management system-related documents
• Coordinate and provide training

To be able to succeed in the position we expect you to have: 
 

• Master of Science or equivalent (in Engineering, Economics, IT, Business Administration, or similar)
• Skills to motivate and coach people to reach desired results
• Collaboration skills with your own team, colleagues and other departments in Wärtsilä
• Solution orientation with a strong focus on ensuring optimal efficiency, cost, and quality
• Experience in the development of quality management systems
• Understanding of methods to inspect and evaluate products to meet design criteria
• Good presentation skills
• Knowledge of LEAN principles is seen as an advantage (e.g. value stream mapping, kaizen, root cause analysis, and problem-solving)
• Strong IT skills (e.g. SAP knowledge)
• Experience in quality management
• Experience in supply management is seen as an advantage
• Experience in process development and project management is seen as an advantage
• Fluency in spoken and written Finnish or Swedish, and English

  
Why you and us?   
  
You are valued – 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 & 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 before the application deadline of 17.10.2024 through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email.
 
In case of any questions regarding the position, please reach out to:

Ari Mäkelä,
General Manager, Material Management
ari.makela@wartsila.com
+358 44 348 8054

Last application date: 17/10/2024 

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. 

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

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.