Supplier Quality Engineer

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Wärtsilä Full time £40,000 - £70,000 per year

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.

What You'll Do:
  • Evaluate and qualify new suppliers through audits and assessments.
  • Build strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers to drive continuous improvement.
  • Conduct regular supplier audits and monitor performance metrics.
  • Ensure compliance with internal standards and industry regulations (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, etc.).
  • Review and approve supplier quality documentation (PPAPs, FMEAs, control plans).
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Champion problem-solving methodologies like 8D and 5-Why.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, purchasing, production, and logistics teams.
  • Support new product development and supplier readiness.
  • Maintain detailed records and prepare reports on supplier quality performance.
What You Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in supplier or manufacturing quality engineering.
  • Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA).
  • Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Willingness to travel to supplier sites as needed.

Last application date: 31/12/2025 

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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