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Wärtsilä

Quality Manager SQA

Vaasa

October 3, 2024

Quality Manager SQA
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. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that approximately 80% of world trade is carried by sea?

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. Are you ready to jump onboard?

We are looking for a Quality Manager, Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) to join the Material Management team. DC STH Material Management plans, organizes and controls the material flow from suppliers to production, including transportation, in-house logistics, warehousing and Supplier Quality Assurance.

The preferred location for this position is Vaasa, Finland.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Quality Manager, you will be responsible for leading and developing the Supplier Quality Assurance function. Supplier Quality Assurance consists of two teams that are responsible for supplier non-conformity handling and incoming inspection of materials.

Requirements for the position:
  • Lead a team of Quality Engineers and Incoming Material Inspectors
  • Manage non-conformity process (QE&QV) towards our suppliers and internal customers
  • Participate in process and system development for Smart Technology Hub in Vaskiluoto
  • Process and system development related to optimized end-to-end material flow
  • Cooperation with other Wärtsilä departments in developing Supplier Quality Assurance
  • Participate in Operational Excellence activities in Material Management
  • Support and develop KPI measurements
  • Be responsible for maintaining management system-related documents
  • Coordinate and provide training

To be able to succeed in the position we expect you to have:
  • Master of Science or equivalent (in Engineering, Economics, IT, Business Administration, or similar)
  • Skills to motivate and coach people to reach desired results
  • Collaboration skills with your own team, colleagues and other departments in Wärtsilä
  • Solution orientation with a strong focus on ensuring optimal efficiency, cost, and quality
  • Experience in the development of quality management systems
  • Understanding of methods to inspect and evaluate products to meet design criteria
  • Good presentation skills
  • Knowledge of LEAN principles is seen as an advantage (e.g. value stream mapping, kaizen, root cause analysis, and problem-solving)
  • Strong IT skills (e.g. SAP knowledge)
  • Experience in quality management
  • Experience in supply management is seen as an advantage
  • Experience in process development and project management is seen as an advantage
  • Fluency in spoken and written Finnish or Swedish, and English


Why you and us?

You are valued – as your true self. At Wärtsilä YOU matter. We value diversity and are committed to supporting an 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 to us. Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.

Contact & next steps

Please submit your application before the application deadline of 17.10.2024 through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email.

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

Ari Mäkelä,
General Manager, Material Management
ari.makela@wartsila.com
+358 44 348 8054

Last application date: 17/10/2024

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.

All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings. When a person is located outside of Finland, the country's legislation is followed.
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