Supply Quality Manager

Wärtsilä; Turku; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wärtsilä is seeking a Supply Quality Manager specializing in mechanical products and welded steel structures. The role can be based in Vaasa or Turku with hybrid remote work options.

You will lead quality control, inspection, and assurance planning in a dynamic Supplier Development and Quality Assurance team, with tasks adaptable to your strengths and interests.

Qualifications

• M.Sc or B.Sc in mechanical engineering or equivalent field.
• Minimum 5 years experience or deep understanding from mechanical engineering, commissioning, design, production or quality control.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, specifications, quality documentation, standards, legislations etc.
• Capability or previous experience on problem solving and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Quality control inspection and assurance planning for mechanical products and steel structures.
• Work as part of the Supplier Development and Quality Assurance team with diverse expertise.
• Tasks may be adjusted based on your individual skills and interests.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Root cause analysis

Reading drawings & specs

Cross-functional collaboration

Finnish & English fluency

Education

M.Sc or B.Sc in mechanical engineering

IWS/IWT/IWE/IWI certificates

EN 1090 knowledge

Job description

We are always on the lookout for a talent with a growth mindset – are you the one?

We are looking for a Supply Quality Manager with a main responsibility in mechanical products and welded steel structures. The preferred location for this position is Vaasa, Finland but also Turku office is negotiable. We offer a possibility to hybrid remote work.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Supply Quality Manager your work will include mechanical products and steel structures quality control inspection and assurance planning. The tasks can also be adjusted based on your individual skills and interests. You’ll be working as a part of highly skilled and influential focused Supplier Development and Quality Assurance team with diverse expertise.

Requirements for the position

• M.Sc or B.Sc in mechanical engineering or equivalent field.
• Minimum 5 year experience or deep understanding from mechanical engineering, commissioning, design, production or quality control.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, specifications, quality documentation, standards, legislations etc.
• Capability or previous experience on problem solving and root cause analysis.

Qualifications/to be able to succeed in the position we expect you to have:

• IWS, IWT, IWE and / or IWI certificates
• Knowledge from steel structures and EN 1090 standard.
• NDT experience & knowledge (valid certificates are seen as an advantage).
• Suppliers in this responsibility area are both domestic and international so fluent in Finnish and English are required to success in this role. Other language skills are seen as an advantage e.g. Germanese.
• ISO 9001 quality management system. Lead auditor certificate is seen as an advantage.
• Good with co-operation, communication and decision making. Ability to analyse and visualize data, prepare presentations and present those to stakeholders.

Why you and us?

You are valued – as your true self.

At Wärtsilä YOU matter. We value diversity and are committed in supporting inclusive work community.

Your growth is supported.

We believe in continuous learning & teamwork. Wärtsilian community has your back when it comes to development opportunities – so you can develop beyond your potential.

You get to make a difference.

Innovation and sustainability are important for us. Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.

Last application date: 25/10/2026

In case of any questions regarding the position, reach out to:

Timo Kosunen,

General Manager, Supplier Development and Quality Assurance,

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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.

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.