Supplier Quality Engineer

Wärtsilä Defence Solutions Ltd, WDSL, is part of the wider Wärtsilä Marine Business, which focuses on enhancing the business of its marine and oil & gas industry customers by providing innovation products and integrated solutions that are safe, environmentally sustainable, efficient, flexible and economically sound.

At WDSL we provide integrated shaft line systems, packages and products that offer lifecycle efficiency, decreased costs and reduced risks through the provision of reliable and environmentally sustainable products.

We are now seeking a:

Supplier Development Engineer reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager

The role, working within the Quality function will be responsible for managing and developing suppliers, ensuring optimised levels of quality, cost and delivery performance driving continuous improvement to maximise business performance.

What you will be doing:

• Leading the Supplier Quality function including line management of a Supplier Quality Engineer
• Complete Supplier Quality Management System audits for purposes of approving & maintaining a competent supplier base and working with suppliers to close out any audit findings.
• Work closely with Procurement and Engineering to establish the Supply Chain structure to meet the requirements of the full product lifecycle of products.
• Provide support for product development and NPI, including technical benchmarking, capability assessments, compliances reviews and risk assessment of potential sources of supply.
• Support value engineering and manufacturing process assessment and development activities.
• Support Design for Manufacture and Assembly activities between Wartsila and suppliers.
• Manage quality issues in conjunction with key stakeholders, resolving day to day problems,
• Ensuring effective containment and problem resolution for all non-conformances.
• Introduction of performance review processes including escalation, recovery planning and management reporting.
• Validate design and manufacture, part measurement and testing.
• Coordinate APQP activities, and manage projects with minimum supervision
  
  

What We Expect From You

• Experience of working in similar role, ideally in a highly regulated industry
• Good understanding of the supply chain function operational model
• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with minimum relevant experience of 5 years is preferable.
• Proven background in Supplier Quality Assurance, having worked with supply chain to OE Manufacturers.
• Experience of operational management, manufacturing and ERP systems, including routings, BOM's, Concessions, Change Requests, etc.
• Good Technical Engineering knowledge, including ability to understand engineering drawing and standards.
• Proven experience of driving root cause and corrective/preventative action with Suppliers.
• Ability to develop realistic work plans, set personal goals that align with company goals.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills with the ability to represent the company professionally, sharing ideas and information clearly at all levels.
• The ability to communicate clearly and confidently in spoken English, and the ability to read and write complex technical documents in written English.
• The job is offered subject to successfully obtaining Security Clearance.
• Any applicants must have (and be able to evidence) the right to work in the UK
  
  

What We Offer You

All our employees are encouraged to utilise the variety of training activities, learning solutions and self-study materials that we have to offer which supports the opportunity to further develop your talents and competencies within an international working environment, in an ambitious and growth orientated organisation.

If you feel excited by being part of this dynamic working environment and you think your personal skills and qualities match the job requirements, we look forward to receiving your application, together with a CV.

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.

Contact & next steps

We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.

For further questions please reach out to Jess Baxter, Talent Acquisition Partner, through email [email protected] with any questions related to this position (NO AGENCIES - Only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!

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.

Last application date: 14/10/2025

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 www.wartsila.com.