Hybrid Supplier Development Engineer – Quality & Suppliers

Wärtsilä; Vaasa; Hybrid; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Wärtsilä in Finland is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to drive supplier development, quality assurance and performance management across supplier networks. The role requires travel up to 40% and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a hybrid work setup.

You will monitor supplier performance, perform audits, support new product introductions and improvement initiatives, and use SAP and Power BI to analyse data and report progress. A degree in Engineering or Economics is required.

Qualifications

• Understanding of supply management and quality principles.
• Strong teamwork, coordination, communication, and networking skills.
• Project management knowledge and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience in SAP and reporting tools (Power BI).
• Performance-focused mindset and accountability for targets.
• M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Engineering or Economics and Business Administration, or equivalent.
• Fluency in English (verbal and written).
• Manufacturing technology knowledge.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and execute supplier development actions.
• Monitor and analyse supplier performance and implement action plans.
• Take ownership of quality, delivery and cost activities.
• Support suppliers with operational efficiency and development initiatives.
• Assess and follow up on supplier compliance, perform supplier ratings and audits.
• Act as a point of contact for suppliers with quality, delivery or technical problems.

Skills

Supply management

Quality principles

Teamwork

Coordination

Project management

SAP

Power BI

English fluency

Manufacturing technology

Continuous improvement

Education

Engineering or Economics degree

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Wärtsilä in Finland is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to drive supplier development, quality assurance and performance management across supplier networks. The role requires travel up to 40% and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a hybrid work setup.

You will monitor supplier performance, perform audits, support new product introductions and improvement initiatives, and use SAP and Power BI to analyse data and report progress. A degree in Engineering or Economics is required.