Hybrid Supplier Quality Engineer - Audits & Development

Wärtsilä; Havant; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wärtsilä in Havant is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join a permanent team with hybrid working options. The role focuses on auditing supplier QA, developing supplier relationships, and supporting cross-functional teams to meet project and documentation needs.

Travel about 25% is expected; strong communication in English and experience with ERP systems are preferred. The successful candidate will help drive continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Experience in Supplier Quality Assurance or Quality Engineering.
• Strong auditing abilities.
• Experience with manufacturing processes and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Undertake supplier QMS audits for approval and close audit findings.
• Build relationships across the supply chain with strategic suppliers.
• Support QA, Purchasing and Engineering to meet project requirements.
• Drive CAPA and corrective/preventive actions with suppliers.
• Manage supplier performance reviews and reporting.
• Travel to meet customers up to ~25% of the time.

Skills

Auditing

Supplier relations

Root cause analysis

Engineering drawings

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Wärtsilä in Havant is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join a permanent team with hybrid working options. The role focuses on auditing supplier QA, developing supplier relationships, and supporting cross-functional teams to meet project and documentation needs.

Travel about 25% is expected; strong communication in English and experience with ERP systems are preferred. The successful candidate will help drive continuous improvement across the supply chain.