Supplier Development Engineer

Wärtsilä; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Wärtsilä in Finland is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to strengthen our quality and supplier performance programs. You will develop and execute supplier development actions, monitor performance, and drive improvements across our supplier base.

The role requires travel about 40% to meet with suppliers, and collaboration across cross-functional teams using SAP and PowerBI. A MSc or BSc in Engineering or related field is preferred, plus fluent English.

Qualifications

• Understanding of supply management and quality principles.
• Good teamworking, coordination, communication and networking skills.
• Project management knowledge and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience in SAP and reporting tools (PowerBI).
• Performance-focused mindset and accountability for targets.
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written.
• Manufacturing technology knowledge.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and execute supplier development actions.
• Monitor and analyse supplier performance and trigger 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 and perform audits.
• Act as contact for suppliers with quality, delivery or technical problems.

Skills

Supply management

Quality principles

Teamworking

Project management

SAP

PowerBI

English fluency

Manufacturing technology

Continuous improvement

Education

M.Sc./B.Sc. in Engineering or Economics and Business Administration

Tools

SAP

PowerBI

Job description

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?

We are looking for Supplier Development Engineers with a main responsibility in Part Quality Assurance Plans, quality & supplier performance management and supplier auditing. The preferred location for these positions is Vaasa, Helsinki or Turku in Finland, Trieste in Italy, Kampen in The Netherlands or other Wärtsilä locations in Europe. We offer a possibility to hybrid work.

Your Role And Responsibilities

As a Supplier Development Engineer your work will includeto identify, develop and execute supplier development actions. This includes monitoring and analysing supplier performance and executing action plans to improve supplier performance. You’ll be working as a part of impactful Supplier Development team and Category teams with diverse expertise.

In this role, travel is required to meet with our suppliers. Thus, we hope you to be ready to travel approximately 40 %, also sometimes on short notice.

Your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Proactive support for new product introduction and systematic quality assurance activities for components under your responsibility area
• Monitor and analyse supplier performance, and trigger and follow-up action plans at suppliers
• Take ownership and action on quality, delivery and cost activities
• Support suppliers with their operational efficiency, product improvement and development initiatives
• Assess and follow up on the suppliers' compliance and perform supplier ratings (VMS) and perform regular audits
• Act as a point of contact for suppliers with quality, delivery or technical problems

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

• Understanding of supply management and quality principles
• Good teamworking, coordination, communication and networking skills
• Project management knowledge and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• Experience in SAP and reporting tools (PowerBI)
• Performance-focused mindset and accountability for own targets
• M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Engineering or Economics and Business Administration, or qualified equivalent
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written
• Manufacturing technology knowledge
• Continuous improvement mindset

The primary location for this role is Finland, but this role can also be based in Italy where the annual salary range would be 35 000 EUR – 45 000 EUR in accordance with the salary provisions in the applicable National Collective Labor Agreement for workers in the metalworking and plant installation industry (CCNL Metalmeccanico).

At Wärtsilä, we are committed to fair and transparent pay. The salary range shared reflects the expected compensation for this role in that location, based on market data and our job architecture.

The final salary will be influenced by factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the required competencies, and your relevant education, skills, and experience // and the salary provisions in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. We also take internal equity into account to ensure a fair and consistent approach across our organisation.

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

For further questions, please reach out toEssi Nevasaari, Manager, Supplier Development,[e-mail] 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: 15/11/2026

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.

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.