Supplier Quality Expert

Wärtsilä Energy leads the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our partners to accelerate their decarbonisation journeys through our market-leading technologies and power system modelling expertise. These cover decarbonisation services, future-fuel enabled balancing power plants, hybrid solutions, energy storage and optimisation technology, including the GEMS Digital Energy Platform.

Did you know Wärtsilä has delivered 79 GW of power plant capacity and more than 130 energy storage installations in 180 countries around the world?

In this fast changing world of energy, we 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. Want to join the ride?

We are looking for a Supplier Quality Expert to join our Special Applications team in Surgères, France.

In this role, you will be responsible for the quality performance and development of military and strategic suppliers supporting the V8X military engine program. You will work closely with suppliers, purchasing teams, inspection teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with technical, quality, and delivery requirements within a highly regulated environment.

Your responsibilities

As a Supplier Quality Expert, your responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring supplier quality performance and managing supplier non-conformities.
• Conducting supplier inspections and quality assessments in accordance with contractual and technical requirements.
• Preparing and issuing inspection reports and follow-up recommendations.
• Supporting procurement projects by ensuring the consistency and validity of technical and quality documentation.
• Coordinating supplier quality claims and driving corrective and preventive actions.
• Developing and implementing supplier improvement plans.
• Participating in supplier reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders and representing Wärtsilä quality requirements during supplier visits and inspections.

What we are looking for

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience in supplier quality, quality inspection, or quality assurance within industrial, defence, aerospace, nuclear, or similarly regulated industries.
• Technical knowledge of rotating equipment, engines, mechanical systems, or manufacturing processes.
• A solid understanding of quality management systems, ISO standards, and inspection processes.
• Experience managing supplier non-conformities and continuous improvement activities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel frequently.

As a person, you

• Are rigorous, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Take ownership and work proactively.
• Build constructive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Use facts and data to influence decision-making.
• Are adaptable and open to new ways of working.
• Enjoy collaborating in multicultural teams

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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.

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