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.  Water and Waste business unit (WAW) is a true end-to-end business as part of Wärtsilä Portfolio Businesses. WAW is a global leader in designing and supplying innovative wet and dry waste equipment and freshwater generation solutions for passenger vessels &amp; conventional waste management and ballast water treatment equipment for all marine segments. WAW has the industry’s broadest product offering to secure beyond compliant operations for our marine customers.  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? Are you passionate about quality and driven to make a difference in manufacturing excellence? Join our team as a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) and play a vital role in ensuring our suppliers meet the highest standards of quality and performance. <h3>🔧 What You’ll Do:</h3><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-size:12.0pt;">Evaluate and qualify new suppliers through audits and assessments.</li><li style="font-size:12.0pt;">Build strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers to drive continuous improvement.</li><li style="font-size:12.0pt;">Conduct regular supplier audits and monitor performance metrics.</li><li style="font-size:12.0pt;">Ensure compliance with internal standards and industry regulations (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, etc.).</li><li style="font-size:12.0pt;">Review and approve supplier quality documentation (PPAPs, FMEAs, control plans).</li><li style="font-size:12.0pt;">Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).</li><li style="font-size:12.0pt;">Champion problem-solving methodologies like 8D and 5-Why.</li><li style="font-size:12.0pt;">Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, purchasing, production, and logistics teams.</li><li style="font-size:12.0pt;">Support new product development and supplier readiness.</li><li style="font-size:12.0pt;">Maintain detailed records and prepare reports on supplier quality performance.</li></ul> <h3>🎓 What You Bring:</h3><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-size:12.0pt;">Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field.</li><li style="font-size:12.0pt;">3+ years of experience in supplier or manufacturing quality engineering.</li><li style="font-size:12.0pt;">Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA).</li><li style="font-size:12.0pt;">Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.</li><li style="font-size:12.0pt;">Willingness to travel to supplier sites as needed.</li></ul>Last application date: 31/12/2025  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 <a href="http://www.wartsila.com">www.wartsila.com</a>.

We enable sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services together with all our stakeholders &ndash; today and tomorrow. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve environmental and economic performance. We work together with our strong ecosystem of partners every day, providing a wide portfolio of leading technologies and innovative solutions that offer our customers superior uptime, reliability and foreseeable lifecycle costs across their operations. Our global passionate team of 17,500 energy and maritime experts in 200 locations in more than 70 countries is committed to shaping decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe.

Supplier Quality Engineer

Wärtsilä is an innovative&nbsp;technology company known for&nbsp;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.&nbsp;Our ultimate aim is&nbsp;to provide increased value to both&nbsp;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.&nbsp;&nbsp;Water and Waste business unit (WAW) is a true end-to-end business as part of Wärtsilä Portfolio Businesses. WAW is a global leader in designing and supplying innovative wet and dry waste equipment and freshwater generation solutions for passenger vessels &amp; conventional waste management and ballast water treatment equipment for all marine segments. WAW has the industry’s broadest product offering to secure beyond compliant operations for our marine customers.&nbsp; We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised&nbsp;and sustainable future.&nbsp;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?&nbsp;Are you passionate about quality and driven to make a difference in manufacturing excellence? Join our team as a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)&nbsp;and play a vital role in ensuring our suppliers meet the highest standards of quality and performance.&nbsp;<h3>🔧 What You’ll Do:</h3><ul><li>Evaluate and qualify new suppliers through audits and assessments.</li><li>Build strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers to drive continuous improvement.</li><li>Conduct regular supplier audits and monitor performance metrics.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal standards and industry regulations (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, etc.).</li><li>Review and approve supplier quality documentation (PPAPs, FMEAs, control plans).</li><li>Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).</li><li>Champion problem-solving methodologies like 8D and 5-Why.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, purchasing, production, and logistics teams.</li><li>Support new product development and supplier readiness.</li><li>Maintain detailed records and prepare reports on supplier quality performance.</li></ul>&nbsp;<h3>🎓 What You Bring:</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field.</li><li>3+ years of experience in supplier or manufacturing quality engineering.</li><li>Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA).</li><li>Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.</li><li>Willingness to travel to supplier sites as needed.</li></ul>Last application date: 31/12/2025&nbsp;&nbsp;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.&nbsp; 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&nbsp;This is Wärtsilä&nbsp;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 <a href="http://www.wartsila.com">www.wartsila.com</a>.&nbsp;

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