Supplier Quality Engineer

Poole, England, United Kingdom

6/16/2025

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 & 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.

span style=font-size:12.0pt What You’ll Do:/span/h3ul style=list-style-type:discli style=font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-size:12.0ptEvaluate and qualify new suppliers through audits and assessments./span/lili style=font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-size:12.0ptBuild strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers to drive continuous improvement./span/lili style=font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-size:12.0ptConduct regular supplier audits and monitor performance metrics./span/lili style=font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-size:12.0ptEnsure compliance with internal standards and industry regulations (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, etc.)./span/lili style=font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-size:12.0ptReview and approve supplier quality documentation (PPAPs, FMEAs, control plans)./span/lili style=font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-size:12.0ptLead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)./span/lili style=font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-size:12.0ptChampion problem-solving methodologies like 8D and 5-Why./span/lili style=font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-size:12.0ptCollaborate cross-functionally with engineering, purchasing, production, and logistics teams./span/lili style=font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-size:12.0ptSupport new product development and supplier readiness./span/lili style=font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-size:12.0ptMaintain detailed records and prepare reports on supplier quality performance./span/li/ulp /ph3span style=font-size:12.0pt What You Bring:/span/h3ul style=list-style-type:discli style=font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-size:12.0ptBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field./span/lili style=font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-size:12.0pt3+ years of experience in supplier or manufacturing quality engineering./span/lili style=font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-size:12.0ptProficiency in quality tools and methodologies (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA)./span/lili style=font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-size:12.0ptStrong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills./span/lili style=font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-size:12.0ptWillingness to travel to supplier sites as needed./span/li/ulpspan style=font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifLast application date: span style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif30/06/2025/span /span/span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifAt 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. /span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0ptbrbrspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifPlease 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/span/span/pp /ppspan style=font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifstrongThis is Wärtsilä/strong /span/span/ppspan style=font-size:12.0ptspan style=font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serifWärtsilä 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.comwww.wartsila.com/a. /span/span/p