Hybrid Remote: Senior Supplier Tech Leader

Wärtsilä; Vaasa; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote work

Job summary

Wärtsilä is seeking a Lead Supplier Technology Expert to provide rapid technical leadership, accelerate supplier industrialisation, and resolve disruptions. The role spans casting, welding, machining and other technologies, with cross-functional collaboration across R&D, Quality, Operations and suppliers.

Based mainly in Finland (Vaasa/Turku/Helsinki) or Italy (Trieste), it offers hybrid remote work and travel as needed. Strong English and project leadership are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, materials, metallurgical or welding engineering, or related discipline.
• Expertise in at least one manufacturing technology (casting, machining, welding or metal forming).
• Experience leading complex technical or industrialisation projects.
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration and presentation skills.
• Fluent business English and willingness to travel on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Provide rapid technical leadership to accelerate supplier industrialisation and resolve disruptions.
• Turn technical requirements into practical solutions with Category teams, R&D, Quality, Operations and suppliers.
• Lead or coordinate recovery and improvement projects in critical situations.
• Partner with R&D, Engineering, Operations and suppliers to improve design, materials, manufacturability, and supply resilience.
• Mentor junior professionals and support knowledge transfer.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in mechanical/manufacturing/metallurgical/welding engineering

Job description

Wärtsilä is seeking a Lead Supplier Technology Expert to provide rapid technical leadership, accelerate supplier industrialisation, and resolve disruptions. The role spans casting, welding, machining and other technologies, with cross-functional collaboration across R&D, Quality, Operations and suppliers.

Based mainly in Finland (Vaasa/Turku/Helsinki) or Italy (Trieste), it offers hybrid remote work and travel as needed. Strong English and project leadership are essential for success.