Senior Recovery Engineer

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 88% of the world's 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 always on the lookout for a talent with a growth mindset – are you the one?  

We are looking for a Senior Recovery Engineer with a main responsibility in of identifying, analysing, and mitigating complex disturbances within the manufacturing delivery value chain. The location for this position is Vaasa, Finland, other locations cannot be considered.
  

Your role and responsibilities  

As a Senior Recovery Engineer, your work will include disturbance identification and analysis, risk mitigation and response tasks, and process improvement. The tasks can also be adjusted based on your individual skills and interests. You’ll be working in the Delivery Centre – Sustainable Technology Hub organization as a part of dynamic Recovery Management team with diverse expertise.

Your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Monitor the manufacturing delivery value chain to identify potential disturbances and disruptions
• Conduct disturbance impact analyses with relevant stakeholders to evaluate and define corrective actions
• Respond rapidly to issues and implement agreed corrective actions
• Lead swift resolution of issues with suppliers, manufacturers, logistics partners and other relevant stakeholders to ensure delivery schedule commitments are met
• Identify and implement best practices, in collaboration with stakeholders, to prevent future disturbances

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

• Proactive risk management mindset
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes, supply chain logistics, and design engineering
• Strong analytical capabilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams
• Proven track record of resolving critical supply chain disruptions

Requirements for the position:

• Strong problem-solving skills, courage to challenge yourself and positive mindset
• Know-how of Wärtsilä and Delivery Centre STH systems and processes
• Fluent spoken and written Finnish and English
• Technical background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Technology or Engineering, or relevant experience

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 following hiring team with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to):

Jukka Kesseli
Recovery Manager
DC STH Product Delivery
Jukka.kesseli@wartsila.com
+358503493669

Markus Kirjarinta
General Manager
STH Operations
Markus.kirjarinta@wartsila.com
+358405691490

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!

Last application date: 29/03/2026 

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'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 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. 

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