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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.\nYour responsibilities\nAs a Supplier Quality Expert, your responsibilities will include:\nMonitoring supplier quality performance and managing supplier non-conformities.\nConducting supplier inspections and quality assessments in accordance with contractual and technical requirements.\nPreparing and issuing inspection reports and follow-up recommendations.\nSupporting procurement projects by ensuring the consistency and validity of technical and quality documentation.\nCoordinating supplier quality claims and driving corrective and preventive actions.\nDeveloping and implementing supplier improvement plans.\nParticipating in supplier reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.\nCollaborating with internal stakeholders and representing Wärtsilä quality requirements during supplier visits and inspections.\nWhat we are looking for\nTo be successful in this role, you will have:\nExperience in supplier quality, quality inspection, or quality assurance within industrial, defence, aerospace, nuclear, or similarly regulated industries.\nTechnical knowledge of rotating equipment, engines, mechanical systems, or manufacturing processes.\nA solid understanding of quality management systems, ISO standards, and inspection processes.\nExperience managing supplier non-conformities and continuous improvement activities.\nStrong communication and stakeholder management skills.\nThe ability to work independently and make sound decisions.\nKnowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office applications.\nProfessional proficiency in English.\nA valid driving licence and willingness to travel frequently.\nAs a person, you\nAre rigorous, organized, and detail-oriented.\nTake ownership and work proactively.\nBuild constructive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.\nUse facts and data to influence decision-making.\nAre adaptable and open to new ways of working.\nEnjoy collaborating in multicultural teams\nLast application date:\nAt 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.\nPlease 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.\nThis is Wärtsilä\nWärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. 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