Specification 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?

Wärtsilä Marine Power, Global Planning, is looking for a Specification Engineer to join the Specification Management team. This opportunity is offered permanently and is located in Vaasa, Finland.

Specification Management is an internal function of Global Planning. Our common target is to ensure that produced engines include sold options, and all deliveries will be completed according to the delivery schedules. We can provide a great supportive working atmosphere with highly motivated professionals in a solid cooperative team where you can also always feel free to discuss and share your ideas. You will work as one of the key persons in the middle of order to delivery process where you can see your personal performance results in practice. We are developing as a company and improving our processes and way of working all the time, so we can ensure that you will also have a role in continuous improvement actions and other development streams.

 
As a Specification Engineer, your work will focus on:

•    Creating and maintaining engine technical specifications and bill of materials according to the inputs from separate stakeholders and organizations for customer deliveries 
•    Close cooperation with Project Management, Production, Material Management, Technology and other supportive functions
•    Engine specifications and bill of materials to be created and maintained according to the production program
•    Provide As-Manufactured bill of materials of completed deliveries for Service use
•    Design release implementation process
 
To meet the below requirements will enable you to shine in this role:

•    B.Sc. in Engineering, or equivalent
•    Demonstrable knowledge of MS-office, ERP systems (SAP) and PDM systems (Teamcenter) 
•    Design for manufacturing and manufacturing bill of material experience
•    Ability to read and understand technical drawings
•    Knowledge of Project management
•    Previous experience with 4-stroke engine products
•    Fluency in English and Finnish, both written and verbal
•    Team player who engages and collaborates with others to deliver results

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 Kennet Ehnvall, GM, Release and Specification Management, through kennet.ehnvall@wartsila.com or to Timo Kyrönlahti, Manager, Specification Management, through timo.kyronlahti@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). 

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

Last application date: 01/10/2026 

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. When a person is located outside of Finland, the country's legislation is followed.

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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.