Supply Development Engineer, Vaasa, Wärtsilä

About the role

As a Supplier Development Engineer, you will step into a pivotal role within our client’s global supply chain operations. You will be part of an impactful Supplier Development and Category team, working with diverse experts to ensure the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

Your primary focus will be on New Product Introduction (NPI) and proactive quality assurance, specifically for turned and machined parts as well as piping. You won't just be monitoring numbers; you will be the driving force behind identifying development potential and executing action plans that make a tangible impact on supplier performance. This is a role for someone who enjoys a mix of technical engineering, strategic planning, and hands-on collaboration with international partners.

You are offered

• A great opportunity to deepen your expertise in NPI and supplier development within an international company
• The chance to take ownership and make a real impact on our client’s supply chain, quality, and operational efficiency
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing environments and global supply chain operations

You will be employed in this role through Academic Work. As a consultant at Academic Work you are offered a great opportunity to grow as a professional, extend your network and establish valuable contacts for the future.

Work tasks

• Leading new product introduction and proactive quality assurance for machined components
• Monitoring and analyzing supplier performance, identifying improvement opportunities, and driving development actions
• Developing and implementing supplier development plans to enhance quality, delivery, and cost efficiency
• Conducting supplier audits and verifying the impact of follow-up actions
• Supporting suppliers in operational improvement initiatives

We are looking for

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Engineering, Economics, or a related field
• Strong expertise in metal technologies
• Good understanding of Quality Process Management
• Experience with the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
• Fluecy in English (verbal and written)
• Willingness to travel

Previous auditing experience or lead auditor qualification (e.g ISO 9001) is seen as an advantage .

As a person you are:

• Systematic and solution-oriented
• Self-driven, proactive, and capable of taking ownership of development initiatives
• Strong in collaboration and able to work effectively with different stakeholders

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.

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