Quality Manager

We are looking for a Quality Manager with a main responsibility in ensuring that project quality requirements are fulfilled throughout the entire project lifecycle, from engineering and supplier manufacturing to inspections, delivery, and project handover. The preferred location for this position is Vaasa, Finland. We offer a possibility to hybrid work. 

Your role and responsibilities  

As a Quality Manager, your work will include supporting the execution of complex offshore projects, primarily focusing on Engine + Auxiliary packages, with the potential to expand into propulsion systems in the future. You will work closely with project teams, suppliers, shipyards, customers, classification societies, and third-party inspectors to ensure technical integrity, contractual compliance, and successful project execution. You’ll be working as part of the Power Supply – Customer Delivery organization. 

Your work will focus on these responsibilities: 

• Develop, implement, and maintain Project Quality Plans and project-specific quality documentation. 

• Prepare, review, and approve Project Inspection and Test Plans and supplier/vendor ITPs. 

• Ensure quality documentation complies with contractual requirements, customer specifications, classification society requirements, and applicable industry standards. 

• Work closely with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure compliance with quality requirements during manufacturing and assembly processes. 

• Coordinate and monitor quality inspection activities, including Factory Acceptance Tests, witness points, and hold points. 

• Lead the management of non-conformities, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions. 

• Act as the main quality interface towards customers, classification societies, suppliers, shipyards, and third-party inspectors. 

• Identify, assess, and mitigate quality-related project risks and support internal and external quality audits. 

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

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or another relevant technical discipline. 

• Several years of experience in quality management within marine, offshore, shipbuilding, power generation, or heavy industry. 

• Experience working with suppliers, manufacturers, shipyards, or EPC/offshore projects. 

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, inspections, quality assurance, and quality control. 

• Experience with Factory Acceptance Tests, Inspection and Test Plans, and quality documentation. 

• Knowledge of classification society requirements and international quality standards, such as ISO 9001. 

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work independently in an international project environment. 

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, and willingness to travel internationally when required, up to 20% of working time. 

Why this role matters 

As a Quality Manager, you play a critical role in the successful execution of offshore projects by: 

• Ensuring safety and technical integrity throughout the project lifecycle. 

• Preventing costly rework through proactive quality management. 

• Securing compliance with contractual, customer, and classification society requirements. 

• Coordinating quality activities across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and site execution. 

• Managing supplier and contractor quality performance. 

• Protecting project schedule, cost, and Wärtsilä’s reputation. 

• Enabling smooth project handover, certification, and milestone acceptance. 

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. 

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