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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 now looking for a to join our team.

What you will be doing As a Supplier Development Engineer, you’re in the heart of our dynamic Propulsion newbuilt business. From supplier development perspective, you will be responsible for working with suppliers to improve their performance and capabilities mainly in the areas of quality, delivery, cost, and compliance for our forging & casting and small machining parts.

In this position you will be part of our Global Propulsion Supply Management Organization consisting of 14 other supply management professionals. You will manage the internal process with your stakeholders in order to reach the optimal result of supplier performance (mainly in Europe). You will be reporting to the General Manager Supply Management Propulsion. International Traveling is part of the job.

Due to the international character of this job some international traveling is required.

The preferred location for this position is our office in

Drunen, the Netherlands .

Your work will focus on these responsibilities: Identify Develop and execute Supplier Development actions as planned in co-operation with relevant stakeholders Monitor and analyse supplier performance and give guidance accordingly Take ownership and action on Quality, Delivery and Cost activities utilizing defined supplier development tools (e.g. supplier audit, WPAP, PQAP) Actively participate in the Category action plan creation including decision making of supplier rationalization and change Execute supplier audits and audit follow-up according to supplier audit plan Support suppliers with their operational efficiency / organizational growth / product improvement and development initiative Assess and follow up the suppliers’ quality management systems and Supplier Management System (VMS) rating Point of contact for supplier with an escalated quality, delivery or technical problem Key Components inspection at suppliers for Flexible delivery Center You will shine in this role, when you have: High supplier quality control sense, do right thing first time, and avoid poor quality cost Quality tools skill, including 8D, PDCA, CP, PPAP, PQAP. knowledge of manufacturing process in particular casting, forging and machining. Strong solution-oriented approach, capability to implement and persistency to follow-up activities in order to ensure sustainability and quality Able to work in a distributed team and self-driven approach to learn and produce results Strong interpersonal and communication skills and are capable of interfacing with numerous parties at all levels in a multicultural environment. Good communication and presentation skills. Fluent command in English, both oral and written. Knowledge of SAP as advantages. In addition, as an ideal candidate you have:

: University / Polytechnic Degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent education. Manufacturing/Technical background & experience. At least 8 years experience as industrial engineer, preferably with experience in Engineering, Manufacturing operations or quality. Can do attitude and result oriented working method. Relevant technical and manufacturing knowledge of forging casting and machining working experience are prefer. Professional expertise within Supply Chain management, Engineering, Manufacturing or Quality. Experience in working with Continuous Improvement Process tools regarding Quality, Delivery and Cost such as Kaizen, 5S, 6 Sigma, considered as a plus. 8+ years experience of mechanical engineering, supplier development and/or quality management. Experience and understanding of Operational Excellence principles and awareness about working with Continuous Improvement Process tools regarding Quality, Delivery and Cost (Kaizen, 5S, 6 Sigma, etc.) Product and process auditing experience, management system auditing experience with ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 or similar is preferred. 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 Xuhong Lu, General Manager Supply Management Propul, through email xuhong.lu@wartsila.com with any questions related to this position (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. Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,000 professionals, in more than 200 locations in 68 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com .

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