Quality Engineer

We are looking for two Quality Engineers whose primary responsibility will be to contribute to the development and continuous improvement of quality management processes within the Delivery Centre Sustainable Technology Hub Vaasa. This role offers an excellent opportunity to influence quality development in a global manufacturing environment and to work with modern quality systems, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional stakeholders.

The preferred location for this position is Vaasa, Finland. We offer the possibility of hybrid work.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Quality Engineer, you will collaborate closely with manufacturing teams, system developers, and the global quality network to drive quality excellence across the organisation. The role offers a variety of responsibilities, which can be tailored to your individual strengths, expertise, and interests. You will be part of the DC STH Centralized Quality team, working alongside professionals with diverse backgrounds and competencies.

This position combines quality system development, quality data analytics, quality assurance and quality control activities, traceability management, and cross-functional collaboration across the global STH organisation.

Through your work, you will contribute to enhancing processes, supporting operational excellence, and fostering a culture of quality throughout the network.

Your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain quality data management solutions that support performance monitoring, decision-making, and continuous improvement
• Ensure proper documentation management and quality records
• Support manufacturing quality processes and the implementation of new quality practices
• Analyse and utilise quality data to drive improvements
• Provide input and represent the quality/system control perspective in development projects

To be able to succeed in the position, we expect you to have:

• A BSc or MSc in a relevant field of engineering
• Fluency in English; Finnish language skills are considered an advantage
• Ability to collaborate across functions and global teams
• Strong knowledge of quality data and documentation management
• Understanding of 4-stroke engine products and manufacturing processes
• Experience in utilising AI, automation, or data analytics tools to improve quality processes and decision-making is considered an advantage

Why you and us?

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership, and taking responsibility for our work. We support each others growth, and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have the courage to see opportunities and take initiative.

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe that by being your own true self, you can accomplish so much more. We dont 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 toHeidi Lepistö, Quality Manager,throughheidi.lepisto@wartsila.com regarding this position (only for questions from direct job applicants; applications submitted via email will not be recorded or responded to).

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!