Supplier Development Engineer – Castings & Forgings (Hybrid Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote work

Job summary

Wärtsilä is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to lead supplier development across castings, forgings and metal constructions. The role focuses on improving supplier quality, delivery and cost through proactive performance analysis and development plans.

You will work within a global supplier development team, traveling as needed, and you will engage in audits and cross-functional projects to drive manufacturability and quality improvements.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Engineering or Economics or equivalent education.
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written.
• Willingness to travel.
• Experience within Production Part Approval Process or quality management in manufacturing.
• Lead auditor qualification (e.g., ISO 9001) preferred.
• Strong Six Sigma experience (Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Managing new product introduction and leading QA activities for castings, forgings or metal constructions.
• Analyzing supplier performance and capabilities; identifying development opportunities.
• Developing and executing supplier development action plans to improve performance.
• Supporting suppliers with their development initiatives in quality, delivery and cost.
• Executing supplier audits and following up on actions; verifying impact.

Skills

Quality management

Lean principles

Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

M.Sc./B.Sc. in Engineering or Economics

Tools

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

Statistical Process Control

Job description

Wärtsilä is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to lead supplier development across castings, forgings and metal constructions. The role focuses on improving supplier quality, delivery and cost through proactive performance analysis and development plans.

You will work within a global supplier development team, traveling as needed, and you will engage in audits and cross-functional projects to drive manufacturability and quality improvements.