Lead Supplier Technology Expert

Tiivistelmä työpaikkailmoituksesta: The Lead Supplier Technology Expert provides rapid technical leadership to accelerate supplier industrialisation, resolve production or quality disruptions, and strengthen supplier manufacturing capability. You will act as Supply Management’s technical authority in manufacturing technologies (e.g., casting, welding, machining), turning technical requirements into practical solutions and leading recovery, industrialisation and due‑diligence projects with cross‑functional teams. The role requires a bachelor’s or master’s in mechanical, manufacturing, materials, metallurgical or welding engineering (or equivalent experience), demonstrated expertise in a relevant manufacturing technology, proven project‑leadership skills, strong collaboration and presentation abilities, fluent business English and readiness to travel. The position is preferably based in Vaasa, Turku or Helsinki (Finland) or Trieste (Italy) with hybrid remote options, and if based in Italy the annual salary range is 44 799EUR–65 497EUR; applications must be submitted via Wärtsilä’s Careers portal by 01 November 2026. Tämä tiivistelmä on luotu tekoälyn avulla. Lead Supplier Technology Expert We are always on the lookout for a talent with a growth mindset – are you the one? We are looking for a Lead Supplier Technology Expert with a main responsibility in providing rapid technical leadership to accelerate supplier industrialisation, resolve disruptions, and strengthen manufacturing capability at selected supplier base segments. The preferred location for this position is Vaasa, Turku or Helsinki in Finland, or Trieste in Italy but also other major Wärtsilä locations are negotiable. We offer a possibility to hybrid remote work. Your role and responsibilities As a Lead Supplier Technology Expert your work will include providing technical leadership in critical situations, including production ramp-ups, new product and technology introductions, make-or-buy evaluations, industrialisation challenges, and major quality or delivery disruptions. You will be Supply Management’s expert in a manufacturing technology such as casting, welding, or machining. Working with Category teams, R&D, Quality, Operations, and suppliers, you will turn technical requirements into practical solutions that improve quality, cost, capacity, and manufacturability. Category teams will retain responsibility for sourcing strategies, commercial decisions, negotiations, and ongoing supplier management. You will assess situations quickly, create fact-based action plans, coordinate the relevant stakeholders, lead recovery and improvement projects, and escalate issues when additional decisions or resources are needed. The tasks can also be adjusted based on your individual skills and interests. You’ll be working as a part of collaborative Supply Management - New Ventures & Development team with diverse expertise. Requirements for the position : A bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, materials, metallurgical or welding engineering, or a related discipline. Equivalent relevant professional experience may also be considered. Demonstrated expertise in at least one relevant manufacturing technology, particularly – but not limited to - casting, machining, welding or metal forming. Proven experience leading complex technical or industrialization projects. Strong project-management and cross-functional collaboration and presentation skills. Fluent business English and readiness to travel on short notice. Qualifications/to be able to succeed in the position we expect you to have: Serve as Supply Management’s technical authority for the assigned manufacturing technology, advising the Category teams, projects and business stakeholders. Respond quickly to critical technical, quality, capacity and delivery issues, including on-site interventions when required. Lead time-critical acceleration and recovery projects from initial assessment through stabilization and handover. Partner with R&D, Engineering, Operations and suppliers to improve component design, material selection, specifications, manufacturability, quality, cost and supply resilience. Assess supplier capabilities, capacity, equipment, process maturity and technical risks. Lead or coordinate technical due diligence, manufacturing-capability assessments, process reviews and focused audits. Structure complex technical problems, lead root-cause analysis and ensure timely implementation of containment, corrective actions and sustainable solutions. Capture lessons learned, technical standards and market insights to improve future sourcing and design decisions. Mentor junior professionals and support the systematic transfer of technical knowledge and best practices. The primary location for this role is Finland, but this role can also be based in Italy where the annual salary range would be 44 799EUR – 65 497EUR in accordance with the salary provisions in the National Collec