Product Engineer

Wärtsilä; Hattem; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wärtsilä in Hattem, the Netherlands, is seeking a Product Engineer to support multiple departments including Technical Identifications, Parts Sales, Purchasing, Pricing, Assembly & Testing, and Quality Inspection.

In the first year you will rotate through three professional disciplines to find the best fit for your interests, experience and talents, then a career path will be defined within QuantiParts.

Qualifications

• MBO 4 / HBO in Marine Engineering or related technical field.
• 3–7 years of hands-on experience in a technical (maritime) or field service environment.
• Experience with spare parts sales or service is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving in technical spare parts requests.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Fluent in English; Dutch is a strong advantage.
• Ability to work with SAP, MS Office and digital archives.
• Willingness to travel (planned trips, max 1–2 weeks per trip).

Responsibilities

• Manage SAP documents, requisitions, orders, reports and analyses in SAP, CRM and Product Dashboard.
• Identify correct spare parts numbers for non-listed/out-of-stock parts; maintain aftersales documentation.
• Handle administrative, commercial and organizational processing of spare parts sales orders from network offices, distributors and direct customers.
• Provide back-order availability updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure pricing, delivery time, payment terms, Incoterms and technical feasibility of orders; negotiate scope as needed.
• Initiate purchase orders; monitor delays and coordinate with suppliers to expedite orders.
• Execute pricing tasks aligned with strategic targets and conduct ad-hoc analyses to support pricing decisions.
• Assemble parts into component assemblies; provide measurement reports and initiate assembly orders; participate in FAT and document results.
• Inspect received goods against specifications and assess returns.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Customer focus

Proactive attitude

English

Education

MBO 4 / HBO in Marine Engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Digital archives

Job description

• Sales & Order Processing
• Sourcing & Supplier Coordination

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together.

Business Unit Parts and Field Service is a global organisation with harmonised ways of working and tools to deliver the best possible services for our customers. In our global team we value, respect, and embrace different opinions and diversity. Safety, environment, and wellbeing are our foundation, and we never compromise them.

Business Unit Parts and Field Service is a global organisation with harmonised ways of working and tools to deliver the best possible services for our customers. In our global team we value, respect, and embrace different opinions and diversity. Safety, environment, and wellbeing are our foundation, and we never compromise them.

Product Engineer

to support multiple departments, including Technical Identifications, Parts Sales, Purchasing, Pricing, Assembly & Testing, and Quality Inspection.

The preferred location for the position is in Hattem, The Netherlands.

What You Will Be Doing

This function is an introduction to a Maritime Commercial/Technical working environment where your technical onboard experience is appreciated and utilized in the Global Maritime market.

In the first year you will work in 3 different professional disciplines to find the best fit to your interests, experience and talents. After which we will together determine a career path that fits you and our organization. It offers an opportunity to develop a deep understanding of our organization and its operating model, preparing the candidate for a future position within QuantiParts.

As Product Engineer your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Business Tools & System Management
  • Ensure the correct processing of SAP documents, requisitions, orders, reports, and analyses in systems such as SAP, CRM, and Product Dashboard.
• Technical Identification & Documentation
  • Identify correct and valid spare parts numbers for non-listed or out-of-stock parts, initiating corrective actions where needed.
  • Maintain aftersales documentation and instructions.
• Sales & Order Processing
  • Handle administrative, commercial, and organizational processing of spare parts sales orders from network offices, distributors, and direct customers.
  • Provide back-order availability updates to internal stakeholders and external customers.
  • Ensure accurate pricing, delivery time, payment terms, bank guarantees, Incoterms, and technical feasibility of orders.
  • Negotiate scope details independently with customers or internal stakeholders when required.
• Sourcing & Supplier Coordination
  • Initiate purchase orders based on available data and valid quotations.
  • Monitor delays or uncertainties and proactively communicate with sales teams.
  • Coordinate with suppliers (within contract limits) to expedite rush orders or complete pending orders.
• Pricing & Analysis
  • Execute pricing tasks aligned with strategic targets.
  • Conduct ad-hoc analyses to support pricing decisions.
• Assembly & Testing
  • Assemble parts into component assemblies following instructions.
  • Provide measurement reports and initiate assembly orders based on system data.
  • Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and document results.
• Quality Inspection
  • Inspect received goods against technical and order specifications.
  • Assess returned goods for condition and usability.

To be successful in this role we expect you to have:

• Senior Secondary Vocational Education (MBO 4 / HBO) in Marine Engineering (Marof - WTK) or a related technical field.
• 3–7 years of hands‑on experience in a technical (maritime) or field service environment.
• Experience with technical spare parts sales or service is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and a passion for solving complex technical spare parts requests.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Customer‑focused and service‑oriented with a proactive can‑do mentality.
• Fluent in English; Dutch is a strong advantage.
• Ability to work with multiple systems, including SAP, MS Office, and digital archives.
• Willingness to travel for business (planned trips, max 1–2 weeks per trip).

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.

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 global. Read more on www.wartsila.com.

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.

Last application date: 31/10/2026

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