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Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that 88% of the world's trade is carried by sea?
We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and 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. Are you ready to jump onboard?
We are always on the lookout for a talent with a growth mindset – are you the one?
We are looking for a Quality Team Leader with a main responsibility to lead and develop an experienced team of quality inspectors and ensure high standards of safety, quality, and environmental performance within our operations. The location for this position is Vaasa, Finland.
Your role and responsibilities
As a Team Lead your work will consist of a combination of hands-on quality expertise with supervisory responsibility, supporting workshops and production teams in delivering right-first-time quality. You’ll be working as a part of the skilled STH Quality team with diverse expertise.
Your work will focus on these responsibilities:
Address identified safety, quality, and environmental deviations within own area of responsibility by analyzing quality data, monitoring outcomes, and producing reports and recommendations to enhance process effectiveness and efficiency.
Perform supervisory duties including onboarding of new employees, working time tracking, payroll-related matters, and other HR-assigned tasks
Lead and support the activities of quality inspectors, including planning, coordination, and guidance of inspections
Develop the team’s competence, working methods, and continuous improvement practices
Maintain and develop team meeting practices
Ensure routines for the distribution and submission of issue reports and defect notifications
Make repair, acceptance, and rejection decisions for parts according to agreed criteria
Participate in workshop quality meetings and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support effective quality management and foster a strong culture of quality
Ensure the team’s participation in workshop Problem Solving meetings
Maintain and develop inspection and quality control training
Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of quality processes, practices, systems, and tools
To be able to succeed in the position, we expect you to have:
A technical background and knowledge of Wärtsilä Engines
Up-to-date expertise in quality assurance standards, industry trends, and best practices
Good collaboration skills and experience of leading high-functioning teams
Fluent Finnish and English skills, both written and spoken
Why you and us?
We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth, and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.
We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t 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 to Natalia Robakiewicz, Talent Acquisition Partner, through natalia.robakiewicz@wartsila.com with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).
Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!
Last application date: 19/05/2026
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.
This is Wärtsilä
Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.
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